Senior Communications Specialist

IDS believes in resolving conflict 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.

Annapolis Junction MD

Please note candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.

IDS is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Specialist for ADG Creative an IDS subsidiary to support corporate communications marketing strategy and client engagement initiatives. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategic communications producing high-quality content and advising leadership and clients on messaging and marketing solutions.

Support and oversee corporate communications and marketing to include communications/marketing strategy development content development and presentations

Plan develop and oversee the creation and execution of various strategic communications and multi-media deliverables

Research write and edit tailored messages for internal stakeholders external partners leadership and workforce audiences

Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to draft and finalize briefings white papers talking points articles reports marketing content outreach and other materials

Develop innovative ideas to communicate corporate initiatives such as change management outreach and workforce development

Coordinate and facilitate team discovery sessions and information sharing activities

Advise clients make recommendations and provide strategic guidance to support development of marketing solutions

Mentor communications staff

Help manage budgets schedules service delivery and customer engagement

Provide support to identify establish and maintain new and existing accounts through strong client relationships

Ensure all content is on-brand and consistent in style quality and voice

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

Present and sell concepts and ideas effectively to clients

May supervise others

Masters degree in a related field

OR Bachelors degree with 12 years of experience

OR Associates degree or High School Diploma with 16 years of experience

Minimum 10 years of experience aligned to the education substitution structure above

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly required

Writing samples required

• $110000 $130000 annual salary
• 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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