Communications Specialist
Job Description
<div class="content-intro"><div> <div> </div> <div>At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!</div> <div> </div> </div></div><p> </p> <div><strong>Job Description</strong></div> <div> </div> <div>The Communications Specialist will develop communications strategies and create materials to align stakeholders, ensure engagement, and support program goals. The specialist will develop and implement a comprehensive program communications strategy. The specialist will create various communications materials, including newsletters, presentations, and reports, tailored to different stakeholder groups. The specialist will manage stakeholder engagement activities, including organizing and facilitating stakeholder meetings and events. The specialist will develop and maintain a stakeholder management plan, identifying key stakeholders and their communication needs. The specialist will collaborate with technical teams to translate complex information into clear, concise messages for various audiences. The specialist will manage the program's internal and external communication channels, including websites, social media, and collaboration platforms. The specialist will measure the effectiveness of communication efforts and adjust strategies as needed. The specialist will support change management initiatives by developing targeted communications to facilitate adoption of new processes or technologies. The specialist will stay informed about best practices in strategic communications and stakeholder engagement.</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Must have:</strong></div> <div> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree</li> <li>At least 8 years of experience developing program communications, stakeholder engagement, and preparing technical communications material</li> </ul> <p><strong>Security Clearance:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position </li> </ul> </div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p> </p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8">As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of <strong>California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia</strong></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8">. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Feder