Description

ICF is seeking a Communications and Outreach Manager to support a science and engineering innovation program at a federal agency. Your work will contribute to enabling the U.S. to uphold its leadership in innovation in science and engineering. You will develop and support communication and outreach campaigns, messaging, products, project timelines, and other tasks as needed.

This role is based in Alexandria, VA. This is an opportunity to contribute to important communications projects from the beginning and all while building a great career at ICF! You’ll work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and communication needs happening in parallel. You’ll be a part of implementing the high-level communication strategy to streamline communication systems and projects as well as the development of the long-term communication plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and provide strategic communication plans, campaigns, and products and incorporate events into communications plans.

• Oversee strategy, engagement, creative, and materials development and delivery.

• Create email marketing campaigns and content to engage audiences, internal and external, with experience building stakeholder engagement campaigns.

• Develop, coordinate, produce and maintain marketing and communication materials and provide creative direction to graphic design/creative teams to develop imagery to complement products.

• Ability to define, refine, and maintain evaluation metrics, KPIs for communication and outreach plans, campaigns, and specific communication tasks.

• Draft and edit a wide range of content to include technical and scientific content to writing short and catchy promotional content, well as collaborate with creative members to guide the development of imagery to accompany the content.

• Assist in the promotion of events and webinars.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in communications or communications-related field.

• 10+ years of experience as a communicator and communications strategist, who has worked in fast-paced government agencies and preferably a research and development agency.

• 2+ years of experience and familiarity with the scientific and technological research and development community and stakeholders, including researchers, innovators, investors, and others.

• U.S. citizenship required (required by federal government for the position)

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust

Professional Skills

• Strong technical writer and editor familiar with science/technology/innovation writing, such as reports on scientific findings and articles for internal and external audiences.

• Experienced in developing communication plans, strategies, and project plans that include but are not limited to goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), key messages, stakeholders, and tactics.

• Strong multitasker who can manage many tasks/projects with the federal communications team, and also with specific divisional and program staff.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, social media platforms (e.g. X, LinkedIn, Facebook), and Granicus GovDelivery (preferred).

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Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is:

$84,533.00 - $143,706.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)