Communications Specialist

About the role

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career, and customer-oriented Communications Specialist to join our team in Springfield, VA. In this role, you will support leadership by researching, writing, and developing a broad range of written, spoken, and digital communications designed to inform, engage, and influence stakeholders across global missions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal and external communication strategies and proactive marketing approaches.
• Identify and solicit potential users and stakeholder groups to improve communications processes and delivery channels.
• Provide recommendations for message development, communication channel selection, and release timing.
• Research, write, edit, and publish high-quality communications products, including print, web, electronic media, and briefings.
• Collaborate with graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, and multimedia staff to produce engaging publications.
• Prepare materials for internal publication, manage production schedules, and implement innovative communication methods.
• Support senior leadership by drafting speeches, talking points, video scripts, briefings, communication plans, and published articles.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related OR 14+ years of experience in lieu of a college degree.
• Basic understanding of Department of Defense (DoD) concepts and structure.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, presentation skills and experience with MS Office applications.
• Experience with graphic design tools and techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or Journalism (Master's degree preferred).
• Hands-on experience with graphic design tools and visual media techniques.
• Prior experience supporting defense or intelligence community missions.

Clearance Requirements

An active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a polygraph.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copier, scanner, and computer printer.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and stakeholders, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.