Strategic Communications Specialist

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Job Description:

Strategic Communications Associate

Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a Strategic Communications Associate in Washington D.C. to join our program team supporting a prominent Department of Homeland Security official. 

With the goal of creating project understanding, as well as positive project perception, the position will require expert skill and experience in a variety of internal and external communication strategies. In this role, the candidate will support the DHS Liaison Officer and Strategic Communications Specialist with day-to-day communications and public relations activities and will partner with multiple stakeholders to ensure aligned program, internal, and stakeholder communications

Solid writing skills, strong verbal communications, proficient editing, and detailed organization are a must. Working knowledge of basic graphic design is a strong plus.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop an understanding of the project, key issues, and potential stakeholders to support the overall strategic messaging program
• Develop strategies and tactics to build project understanding, engagement and acceptance
• Develop strategies and tactics to effectively and efficiently engage stakeholders
• Prepare written content for use in project communications, including press releases, social media posts, websites, presentations, handouts and brochures
• Design simple graphics to support communications and team needs
• Support integrated communications campaigns that highlight Parsons’ solutions across the program
• Develop and track metrics to measure the success of marketing and media relations efforts.
• Constructs and executes mission-focused internal communications campaigns aligned with Agency priorities and leadership intent.
• Conceptualizes, executes, and manages high-visibility workforce briefings and leadership engagements for DHS strengthening transparency and alignment.
• Produces strategic written, digital, and multimedia communications—including articles, talking points, executive briefings, internal events and visual assets—to inform, engage, and mobilize a diverse internal workforce.
• Advises on and supports internal social media–style engagement initiatives, refining messaging and audience targeting to increase awareness, participation, and sustained employee engagement.
• Performs other related administrative and clerical duties as assigned to support the team.

What Qualifications You’ll Bring:

• 4-year degree in Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, or Journalism (or equivalent)
• 2+ years of professional full-time experience
• Experience with basic graphic design
• Exemplary professional attitude and demonstrated ability to exercise excellent customer service and support, is required, as is the ability to interface effectively with a variety of people
• Highly collaborative, dynamic individual focused on partnership and delivering unified success for the entire team, not the individual.
• Exquisite attention to detail, an eye for creativity, and willingness to challenge the status quo.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• None

This position is part of our Federal Engineered Solutions team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: XXXXXX

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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