Communications Specialist (Poly required)

Communications Specialist

IDS believes in resolving conflict and building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of todays greatest challenges we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government military nonprofit and public-sector clients.

Columbia MD

This is a full-time on-site position. Candidates must be flexible and available to support occasional evening weekend or holiday requirements based on customer and project needs.

IDS is seeking an experienced Communications Specialist for ADG Creative an IDS subsidiary to support strategic communications and marketing initiatives for federal and commercial clients. The ideal candidate will develop and execute communications strategies create compelling content for a variety of audiences collaborate with stakeholders and support outreach and engagement efforts. This position requires exceptional writing editing and presentation skills along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Support corporate communications and marketing efforts including communications strategy development content creation and presentations.

Plan and develop the creation and execution of strategic communications and multimedia deliverables.

Research write and edit tailored messaging for internal stakeholders external partners leadership and current and future workforce audiences.

Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop briefings white papers talking points articles reports marketing content outreach materials and other communications products.

Develop innovative communications approaches to support change management outreach workforce development and corporate initiatives.

Coordinate and facilitate discovery sessions workshops and information-sharing activities.

Advise clients provide recommendations and support the development of strategic marketing and communications solutions.

Assist in managing project schedules budgets customer engagement activities and service delivery requirements.

Ensure all communications products are aligned with brand standards and consistent in style quality and messaging.

Adhere to established standards best practices and processes for content creation quality control delivery and content repurposing.

Present communications concepts and ideas effectively to clients and stakeholders.

Bachelors degree in communications Marketing Public Relations Journalism English or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of relevant communications marketing public affairs or related experience preferred.

Active TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required.

Excellent written verbal and presentation skills.

Ability to build strong relationships with clients leadership and team members.

Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and competing priorities.

Self-starter with the ability to operate with limited direction.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to work nights weekends and holidays as required.

Writing samples required.

$70000 - $90000 annually

Benefits

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight typically less than 20 pounds but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status and any other characteristic protected by federal state and local law.

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