Communications Specialist

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 to do the work you love in an inclusive, collaborative, and caring community, where you can be 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!Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Communications Specialist to be the expert in crafting high-quality, impactful content and overseeing the design and visualization efforts to ensure the final product is both informative and visually engaging.**Responsibilities include:**+ Lead the creation and distribution of newsletters tailored to diverse audiences, including general organizational IC agency, government officials, and leadership+ Create newsletters for different audiences, ensuring each is tailored to their specific communication needs with the appropriate level of detail and frequency+ Develop and implement communication strategies based on IC Agency input+ Recommend timelines and delivery methods, ensuring accessibility and alignment with organizational standards+ Collaborate with IC agencies to gather insights and tailor content to meet audience expectations and requirements+ Produce and deliver digital newsletters in accessible formats, such as PDF or Word files, ensuring content is appropriately classified and visually appealing+ Oversee the design and visualization aspects of newsletters, ensuring that graphics, layouts, and visual elements enhance the overall communication and engagement+ Develop and manage a project schedule outlining deliverables and timelines, ensuring high standards of professionalism and quality+ Review and edit communication products for accuracy, consistency, and clarity, maintaining a polished and professional tone+ Provide ongoing communication support, including the preparation and dissemination of newsletters for different audiences+ Utilize tools such as MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and collaboration platforms to effectively create, manage, and distribute content**Here is what you need:**+ Requires a bachelors degree and 18+ years of professional experience or a masters degree and 10+ years of professional experience, or 24+ years of professional experience in strategic communication and content development in lieu of a degree.+ Professional experience in the following are required:+ Experience in developing and editing communication products, with a focus on newsletters and audience engagement+ Experience in overseeing the design and visual elements of communication products to ensure they are engaging and effective+ Experience in tailoring communication strategies to engage IC agencies+ Experience in managing communication projects from inception to delivery, ensuring timely completion and high-quality outputs+ Experience with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and collaboration tools for content creation and distribution**Security Clearance:**+ An Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required to start.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, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, 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. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits) 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, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:$97,700$208,900 USD**_What We Believe_**_We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.__Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.?_ Read more here (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/inclusion-diversity/us-workforce)**_Equal Employment Opportunity Statement_**_Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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