Communications Specialist

Accenture Federal Services
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Who this role is best for

Communications professionals with digital content creation experience and a background in federal government operations will find this role's emphasis on stakeholder engagement and strategic messaging appealing.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with digital communications experience and a passion for federal government messaging
    — “Minimum of 2+ years working with digital communications; 4+ years preferred”
  • Individuals adept at cross-functional collaboration and crafting persuasive narratives
    — “Work cross-functionally to define key themes and objectives for effective communication”
  • Professionals with a strong grasp of legal communication standards and content accuracy
    — “Knowledge of communication principles and methods, including legal guidelines like libel and copyright laws”

Things to consider

  • Clearance requirements may limit eligibility to US citizens with specific security clearances
    — “TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance required”
  • Compensation range is wide, reflecting varying levels of experience and location factors
    — “The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with federal government messaging and stakeholder engagement in your resume
    — “Develop corporate communication strategies to engage with stakeholders”
  • Demonstrate mastery of web design and content creation tools in your portfolio
    — “Proficiency in software applications for web design, content creation, and communication products”
  • Showcase your ability to analyze communication effectiveness and adapt messaging accordingly
    — “Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of communication efforts to increase customer awareness”
  • Emphasize your track record in managing internal and external communication channels
    — “Manage internal communications using both modern and traditional mechanisms”
  • Demonstrate initiative and attention to detail through specific examples in your interview responses
    — “Ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, and maintain attention to detail”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • increased customer awareness
  • effective communication strategies
Typical background
communicationsmarketing

Skills & requirements

Required

Communication StrategyDigital Content CreationSocial Media ManagementWeb DesignLegal Compliance

Preferred

Excellent CommunicationHands-on Problem-solving

Stack & domain

Web DesignContent CreationCommunication ProductsCommunicationLeadershipCommunicationsMarketing

About the role

Original posting from Accenture Federal Services via Greenhouse

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. 

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. 

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Job Description

The Communications Specialist is responsible for supporting all aspects of visual information-sharing products. This includes online news magazines, articles, news releases, speeches, scripts, and more. The role involves monitoring and administering the client's social media platforms and website presence, aiming to educate and often persuade diverse audiences regarding client functions and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and write informational materials and presentations to educate and persuade diverse audiences

Manage internal communications using both modern and traditional mechanisms

Analyze and develop effective methods and mediums for information dissemination, ensuring accuracy and quality

Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of communication efforts to increase customer awareness

Develop corporate communication strategies to engage with stakeholders

Assist in developing messages and strategies from Senior Leadership

Work cross-functionally to define key themes and objectives for effective communication

Assist in developing external communications

Coordinate with relevant offices and staff to maintain communication standards

Here's What You Need

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute for education

Minimum of 2+ years working with digital communications; 4+ years preferred

Knowledge of communication principles and methods, including legal guidelines like libel and copyright laws

Proficiency in software applications for web design, content creation, and communication products

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with strong writing and grammar proficiency

Ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, and maintain attention to detail

Security Requirements

TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance required

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:$115,200—$214,400 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation 

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements 

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.

Source: Accenture Federal Services careers (Greenhouse)

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