Communications Specialist

About the role

Supports the DHA R&D-MRDC Public Affairs Office by providing legislative communications, congressional coordination, research translation, and executive communications support. Develops high-quality communications products, coordinates congressional taskers, translates complex biomedical research into plain language, and supports executive leadership communications.

Responsibilities

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

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.
• Ability 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

The salary or salary range for this role reflects an estimated range informed by multiple compensation factors. Final offers may vary based on considerations such as relevant experience, education and training, critical skillsets, and overall business needs.

Pay range: $95,000 – $105,000 USD