Booz Allen Hamilton · 5 days ago
Defense Communications and Outreach Specialist
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $126K/yr
2+ years expBooz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Defense Communications and Outreach Specialist to support a Department of Defense client organization. The role involves developing strategic communications and outreach efforts to enhance mission readiness and stakeholder understanding of DoD priorities.
ConsultingCyber SecurityIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop high‑quality outreach and communication materials, including fact sheets, newsletters, media content, briefings, maps, graphics, and digital content, to communicate DoD priorities, enhance stakeholder awareness, and strengthen understanding of mission impacts
Maintain and update the client’s website to ensure timely, accurate, and compelling communication
Provide mission‑focused meeting and coordination support across DoD organizations, ensuring alignment of stakeholder interests and facilitating effective decision‑making
Perform logistics coordination, agenda development, meeting summaries, preparation of background materials, and coordination of GIS products to support operational and strategic discussions
Support the development of public affairs guidance and comprehensive communications strategies, working alongside client support teams to ensure messaging consistency, alignment with DoD policies, and effective engagement with internal and external audiences
Facilitate engagement with industry, state, and local government partners, strengthening relationships that enable mission success
Represent the client organization in outreach efforts and help build new partnerships that advance defense objectives
Monitor and assess state and local policy developments relevant to the client mission, integrating findings into communication products, outreach strategies, and operational planning to mitigate risk and support mission assurance
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience with stakeholder engagement, outreach, or strategic communications
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and database management
Ability to translate complex or technical information into clear messaging for various audiences
Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines, and quickly learn and adapt to new subject areas
Ability to function independently and as part of a team
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in a Communications, English, or Public Affairs field
Preferred
Experience with the DoD or other federal agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, non-governmental organizations, or state agencies in an educational or professional environment
Knowledge of PowerPoint or other graphics software to create and manipulate sophisticated presentation graphics
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Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
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