Communications Specialist

Job ID: JP
Visa Eligibility: USC GC GC-EAD TN
Location: Hybrid Vienna VA Winchester VA Pensacola FL Remote

Rate / Salary: $76k/annum
Experience Level: 1 5 Years
Requirement Release Date: 10/20/2025

The Communications Specialist II (Contract) will play a key role in supporting the Learning & Talent Development Communications team. This contractor will:

• Manage the teams editorial calendar consolidate and coordinate content for weekly multi-channel advertising prepare talking points and scripts and provide ad hoc support for deliverables such as blogs and intranet webpages.

• Manage internal and external newsletters create personal storytelling blogs develop PowerPoint presentations and provide administrative and project support.

• Manage and maintain the editorial calendar for the team ensuring timely scheduling and delivery of communications across all channels.

• Consolidate advertising items from team members and coordinate weekly distribution through multiple channels (e.g. intranet email newsletters social media).

• Prepare talking points and scripts for advertising campaigns and communications.

• Provide ad hoc support to team members for deliverables such as blogs intranet webpages and other written content.

• Manage the creation writing and production of internal and external newsletters.

• Develop personal storytelling blogs to highlight employee experiences and organizational culture.

• Create and design PowerPoint slides for presentations and communications.

• Serve as administrative and project support for the team assisting with timelines action plans and deliverable tracking.

• Collaborate with internal partners and stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with organizational vision and policies.

• Proofread and edit content for clarity accuracy and standardization.

• Maintain a uniform editorial style and provide quality assurance to support the organizations brand and guiding principles.
  

• Stay abreast of applicable policies procedures and organizational values to ensure compliance in all communications.

• Work independently and complete assignments with guidance in only the most complex situations.

• College-level courses or professional training/experience in communications or a related field.

• Thorough knowledge of communication publication and multimedia production processes.

• Proficiency with graphics database word processing presentation and spreadsheet software.

• Advanced communication project management copywriting editing and proofreading skills.

• Strong organizational time management and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment manage multiple projects concurrently and meet changing requirements and priorities.

• Ability to deal tactfully with all levels of the workforce and management.

• Experience in developing conceptual approaches and copy solutions with minimal editorial supervision.

• Desired: Experience in project management including managing timelines deadlines and resources to ensure successful project implementation.

• Desired: Familiarity with the organizations functions philosophy operations and objectives.

• This is a contract position supporting the Learning & Talent Development Communications team.

• The contractor will report to the Assistant Manager Learning & Development.

• The role may require occasional mentorship or guidance to other team members.