Communications Specialist

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Communications Specialist to join our team in Columbia, MD.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develops and implements comprehensive communications strategies that align with organizational goals and objectives while ensuring all communications are consistent with the organization’s mission, values, and messaging guidelines.
• Produce high-quality written content for various communications channels, including press releases, reports, presentations, and internal communications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
• Manages and responds to Requests for Information (RFI) from various stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate information delivery.
• Assists in managing communication during crisis situations, providing timely and accurate information to mitigate impact.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of communications strategies and initiatives, using data to inform improvements.
• This is a temporary position that is anticipated to end in July 2027.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of experience OR High School Diploma/GED and 12+ years of experience OR Associate’s degree and 11+ years of experience OR Master’s Degree and 7+ years of experience OR PhD with 5+ years of experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of tools.
• Ability to work on several products concurrently while managing competing deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field. Experience working as a Public Affairs Officer or other strategic communications roles.
• Experience serving as a Public Affairs Officer or other related strategic communications role.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining websites.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

The projected compensation range for this position is $97,100.00-$161,900.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.


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