Strategic Communications Consultant

Strategic Communications Consultant We are looking for a Strategic Communications Consultant in the Washington, DC area to support stakeholder engagement activities within the Department of Transportation. In this role, you will be the driving force behind our visual and written narrative, translating complex ideas into engaging, high-impact content. The candidate will develop presentations, update digital footprints (website/social media/email distribution), and develop and execute strategic rollout plans. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and love bringing ideas to life across various mediums, this is the perfect place to grow your career. The ideal candidate has extreme attention to detail, is a team player, critical thinker, and problem solver that enjoys working in a dynamic collaborative environment. What You Will Do: Own the end-to-end creation, formatting, and refinement of high-profile presentations Turn raw data and concepts into visually compelling, narrative-driven slide decks (e.g., Google Slides/Microsoft PowerPoint) Create eye-catching visual assets, including flyers, infographics, and digital images that align with client brand identity Create and execute strategic communication rollout plans for initiatives, ensuring messages are clear, timely, and impactful Maintain and update website content and distribution lists Develop and execute public emails and social media posts, and manage shared inboxes to keep stakeholders informed and engaged Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather content, understand project goals, and deliver polished communication materials under tight deadlines Support facilitation of working group meetings, workshops, and other client events Identify and understand client expectations as part of the requirements gathering process Develops end-user documentation and training material Facilitates internal communications with and for our clients Maintains a positive working environment to foster productive and healthy team and client relationships Work on project tasks with other team members under direct supervision of a task lead and/or a project manager to ensure quality services are delivered on schedule and within an available budget to meet customer requirements. Review project plans to understand the scope, schedule and assigned work. Prepare written documents, reports and presentations for review by an experienced consultant or project manager. Participate in client and project team meetings. Assist with research and data analysis. Track and accurately report hours spent on projects. Work with individuals at all levels, provide input to reports and other deliverables, execute multiple assignments, meet agreed deadlines, and adjust to changing client demands. Perform quality assurance on project deliverables. Demonstrate a firm understanding of business to formulate opportunities to enhance effectiveness and efficiencies. What You Will Need: Education and Experience 0-2 years of relevant professional experience; experience supporting government client, preferred Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Communications, Marketing, or Graphic/Visual Design preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Detail-oriented individual with the ability to quickly ramp up with new clients, their business needs, and technologies Strong written communication skills with a broad range of stakeholder groups Reliable, client-focused, and capable of working independently under the supervision of project managers Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills Drive and desire to learn and grow Ability to gain and retain technical knowledge Ability to actively listen to the needs of our clients by receiving shared information and determine context of the information provided Openly accept change as part of business evolution to meet the needs of our clients Possess a firm understanding of key performance indicators and their significance to the business Ability to establish rapport with existing clients to identify new business opportunities for current and/or additional services Must take responsibility for their actions and behaviors Must understand assigned responsibilities and hold themself accountable for keeping commitments Must acknowledge and learn from mistakes Must be dependable and consistent Must actively participate in daily activities Ability to produce an expected quantity and quality of work Must consistently complete work assignments utilizing basic time management skills Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 Reporting Relationships: Reports to a Manager, Director or Executive level position Country Requirements: US Citizenship required for roles supporting government contracts Working Conditions: Work is primarily sedentary; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects