Communications Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Create strategic communications to support the trade enforcement mission of Customs and Border Protection.

• Partner with technical staff to simplify complex concepts and technical terminology for general audiences.

• Design and produce both print and digital content for various internal and external stakeholders.

• Draft, edit, and refine presentations, talking points, and other relevant documents.

• Prepare, edit, and adjust materials for external outreach events.

• Carry out rapid communications tasks for senior leadership.

• Handle multiple assignments concurrently.

• Formulate and implement communications plans for particular initiatives.

• Write, edit, and plan content while adhering to deadlines.

• Follow style guides and federal plain-language standards.

• Organize, schedule, and lead meetings through in-person sessions, MS Teams, Webex, and other platforms.

• Collaborate with a distributed team in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a related field.

• Over 7 years of relevant experience.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Current DHS U.S. Customs and Border Protection BI Clearance or the ability to obtain one.

• Previous security clearance is preferred.

• Strong editorial communication skills, including exceptional writing, editing, and content creation capabilities.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently while showing accountability and ownership.

• Capability to deliver high-quality work products.

• Experience in the government sector.

• Extensive background in writing and editing for publication under tight deadlines.

• Proficient in developing content for both print and digital mediums.

• Familiarity with standard office software, including the MS Office suite and SharePoint.

• Knowledge of style guides, AP Stylebook, and federal plain-language regulations.

• Comfort in working remotely as part of a distributed team.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.

• Core working hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.

• Willingness to travel to Ashburn, Virginia, for quarterly onsite client meetings if necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• AI-driven career tool that identifies career trajectories and learning opportunities.

• Internal mobility team dedicated to supporting career aspirations.

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Competitive salary.

• Paid time off.

• Various medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.

• Options for dental plans.

• Vision coverage options.

• Opportunity to contribute to 401(k) with pre-tax and post-tax dollars up to IRS annual limits.

• Accrual of vacation, sick, and personal time.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid parental leave.

• Paid military leave.

• Paid bereavement leave.

• Paid jury duty leave.

• Short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Personal accident insurance.

• Critical illness insurance.

• Business travel and accident insurance.

• Flexible work weeks whenever possible.

• An award-winning culture of innovation.

• A workplace that is friendly to military personnel.