Communications Specialist

About the role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop communications strategies and create materials to align stakeholders, ensure engagement, and support program goals.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive program communications strategy.
• Create various communications materials, including newsletters, presentations, and reports, tailored to different stakeholder groups.
• Manage stakeholder engagement activities, including organizing and facilitating stakeholder meetings and events.
• Develop and maintain a stakeholder management plan, identifying key stakeholders and their communication needs.
• Collaborate with technical teams to translate complex information into clear, concise messages for various audiences.
• Manage the program's internal and external communication channels, including websites, social media, and collaboration platforms.
• Measure the effectiveness of communication efforts and adjust strategies as needed.
• Support change management initiatives by developing targeted communications to facilitate adoption of new processes or technologies.
• Stay informed about best practices in strategic communications and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 8 years of experience developing program communications, stakeholder engagement, and preparing technical communications material
• Security Clearance: Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position

Pay

The base pay range for this position in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $135,200—$278,500 USD