Senior Communications Specialist (Poly required)

Job Title

Senior Communications Specialist

Why IDS

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.

Locations

Columbia MD

Shifts Available

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.

Job Description

IDS is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Specialist for ADG Creative an IDS subsidiary to lead strategic communications and marketing initiatives for federal and commercial clients. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted communications advisor developing communication strategies executive-level content stakeholder engagement initiatives and outreach efforts that support organizational and client objectives. This position requires exceptional communication skills strong client-facing experience and the ability to manage complex communications initiatives from planning through execution.

Key Duties

Lead the development and execution of strategic communications and marketing initiatives supporting client and organizational objectives.

Develop communication strategies messaging frameworks and engagement plans for diverse audiences.

Research write and edit executive-level communications products including presentations briefings white papers talking points articles reports marketing content and outreach materials.

Serve as a strategic communications advisor to clients stakeholders and leadership teams.

Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop high-quality communications products and deliverables.

Lead communications efforts supporting change management outreach workforce development and organizational initiatives.

Facilitate discovery sessions workshops meetings and stakeholder engagement activities.

Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to support communications and marketing objectives.

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

Ensure all communications products align with brand standards and maintain consistency in style quality and messaging.

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

Present communications strategies concepts and recommendations effectively to clients and senior leadership.

Requirements

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

Minimum of 8 years of relevant communications marketing public affairs strategic communications or related experience preferred.

Active TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required.

Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic communications initiatives.

Excellent written verbal and presentation skills.

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients stakeholders and leadership.

Strong organizational project management and client engagement skills.

Ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.

Self-starter with the ability to operate independently and provide strategic leadership.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to work nights weekends and holidays as required.

Writing samples required.

Compensation

$90000 - $110000 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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