Communications Specialist

Position Overview

Supports the DHA R&D-MRDC Public Affairs Office by providing legislative communications, congressional coordination, research translation, and executive communications support.

Core Responsibilities

• Support legislative communications and congressional engagement.
  • Monitor legislative developments and committee activities.
  • Draft white papers, executive summaries, briefings, and formal responses.
  • Coverage of congressional tasking and stakeholder input.
  • Manage ETMS2 task tracking and reporting.
• Translate scientific and medical research for non-technical audiences.
  • Prepare executive presentations and communication products.
• Support Public Affairs Office operations.
  • Coordinate stakeholder input and tasker responses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting Government, defense, healthcare, or scientific communications.
• Knowledge of legislative communications or public affairs.
• Excellent writing, editing, research, and coordination skills.
• Experience preparing executive communications.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• DHA, DoD, Army, or biomedical research experience.
• ETMS2 experience.
• Congressional tasking support.
• Executive briefing development.

Pay

$105,000

Schedule

Full Time

Benefits

• Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program Initiatives
• RIVA Flex (Flexible Hours and Hybrid Support, where applicable)

Company Information

RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.