Senior Communications Specialist

Department: Federal ServicesLocation: Ashburn, VADescriptionTeleSolv Consulting has a great opportunity for you to work with the Federal Government as a Senior Communications Specialist. This position is an on-site position in Washington, DC/Ashburn, VA.The Senior Communications Specialist will be responsible for supporting the tasks below:Assist in developing, updating, and publishing program/organizational materials, design and distribute them for internal and external audiencesAssists in maintaining a vibrant and active social media presence on selected platforms to create a substantial online presenceAssists in maintaining the program and organizational websites so they remain compelling and currentAssists in developing communications plans and manages internal program/organizational communicationsSupports media relations efforts including development and distribution of story ideas, press releases and media interviewsAssists in responding appropriately to media inquiries which may include developing key talking points for the leadership teamSupports writing/tracking/reporting for grantsMinimum Qualifications:U.S. CitizenActive Top-Secret clearanceBachelor's degree in mass-communications, business, or related fieldAt least eight (8) years specialized experience; or ten (10) years general experienceGeneral experience is experience gained in an office settingSpecialized experience must include, at least, three (3) years in communication and analysis experience and two (2) years of specialized experience in supporting the messaging of complex business functions or programs and providing challenging and professional deliverables, products, and services on multiple social media, and communications platformsAbout TeleSolvJoin the TeleSolv Team on our mission to provide quality and unparalleled service to our clients. We are a growing organization that provides a variety of professional and administrative services to public and private organizations with global operations. Rated in the top 1000 businesses in 2019 by Inc.com. Since its founding in 2000, TeleSolv has been committed to helping organizations solve complex problems. Our solutions integrate sound management principles with the most appropriate technologies to assist senior executives in effectively managing programmatic, schedule, and technical risks. TeleSolv offers excellent compensation, training, advancement opportunities, and exceptional benefits including PTO, sick leave, up to 11 paid federal holidays, medical, dental, vision, company paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, and matching 401(k) plan.Background Investigation:This position requires that you obtain a background investigation. As part of this process, the government will perform a criminal, credit, tax, employment, and drug history background check. The government has varying tolerances, with mitigating circumstances, for issues in all of the categories. The government is essentially looking to confirm that you are generally in good financial standing, up to date on your tax filings, rehire eligible with your prior employers, and have adhered to any federal restrictions on illegal drug use, including marijuana, in addition to other checks related on your character and trust worthiness.