Specialist

BCS Allegient has a 35-year history of helping government, research, and private sector clients implement their programs and missions to achieve success. We offer a breadth of professional support services in the areas of business management, communications, systems engineering, analysis, mission execution, and organization performance. BCS Allegient is looking for a Communications Specialist with strong writing, copyediting, and content development skills. The successful candidate will provide communications support to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in Washington, D.C.

Salary range: $85K-$100K depending on experience.

This is a hybrid position; the candidate must be able to commute and work at the client site at least 2-3 days per week. Job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Draft, review, and/or copyedit a wide range of documents to convey technical or scientific information in a clear and accessible manner for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Create content and resources for stakeholders, including fact sheets, success stories, public announcements, newsletter articles, briefings, blog posts, infographic contents, and presentations.
• Assist in providing website content, e.g., for updating, creating, and editing web pages to incorporate new technical information and documents, and ensuring the content stays up to date.
• Develop and execute monthly social media plans, short-term targeted social media campaigns, and quick-turn social media posts.
• Develop internal and external weekly/monthly newsletters to keep internal and external stakeholders informed about announcements, upcoming events, and organizational priorities.
• Develop content in alternative media forms for maximum usability, with consistent voice across all communication documents.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in the communications field, preferably as related to the position.
• Energy industry knowledge and DOE experience is a plus.
• Must be able to commute/work at DOE site in Washington, D.C. at least 2-3 days per week.
• Excellent verbal and written communications, organizational, and time management skills;
• Self-motivation and strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in using MS Office suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, as well as SharePoint and other MS collaboration tools.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

Professional support services provider for government defense and energy missions.