Communications Specialist

About the role

Join rockITdata as a Communications Specialist supporting one of the nation's largest federal healthcare modernization initiatives. This position is ideal for a creative and detail-oriented communications professional who enjoys transforming complex technical information into meaningful, easy-to-understand messaging that helps organizations embrace change and achieve mission success.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication strategies supporting enterprise healthcare modernization initiatives.
• Create executive briefings, newsletters, implementation updates, presentations, fact sheets, FAQs, and other communication materials.
• Prepare stakeholder communications supporting system deployments, organizational readiness, and technology adoption.
• Collaborate with Organizational Change Management, Program Management, Training, and technical teams to ensure consistent messaging across all project activities.
• Draft executive correspondence, leadership talking points, customer announcements, and internal communications.
• Cover communication schedules, publication calendars, and distribution plans for project deliverables.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities by developing communication products for meetings, workshops, demonstrations, and outreach events.
• Review, edit, and proofread communication materials to ensure consistency, accuracy, and adherence to organizational standards.
• Monitor communication effectiveness and stakeholder feedback while recommending improvements to communication strategies.
• Maintain communication documentation, templates, branding standards, and content repositories throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience developing communications supporting enterprise technology, healthcare, or government programs.
• Exceptional written, verbal, editing, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
• Experience creating executive presentations, newsletters, communication plans, and stakeholder engagement materials.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar communication and content development tools is preferred.
• Familiarity with Organizational Change Management (OCM), stakeholder engagement, and technology adoption initiatives is preferred.
• Experience supporting VA, VHA, DHA, or other Federal healthcare organizations, health IT, telehealth, or Federal program management is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple communication priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Level 3 Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

Key qualifications include:

• Commitment to rockITdata's 10 Guiding Principles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Passion for innovation and trust-driven solutions.

Skills

• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related communication tools.
• Experience with Organizational Change Management and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of Federal healthcare systems and program management.

Benefits

At rockITdata, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours to accommodate project needs.

Contact

To apply, visit our careers page at www.rockitdata.com/careers. For any questions, please contact our recruitment team at dreamjob@rockitdata.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

rockITdata is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to non-discrimination in all employment practices and decisions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by Federal, state, or local law.