Communications Specialist; Entry-Level

We’re excited to share an upcoming opportunity (pending a contract award) and are building a pipeline of qualified candidates in advance. Hiring is expected to begin once the final award is confirmed, anticipated within the next 2–3 months.

As a Communications Specialist (Account Executive), you’ll contribute to projects across the research and execution phases, help design solutions, and make meaningful contributions to your team. You’ll manage up and across teams, support client relationships, produce drafts of work, reports, and analyses, monitor changes in the environment that may affect client success, and ensure the quality and timeliness of client deliverables.

In this role, you’ll be part of Palladian Partners
, Altarum Enterprise’s full-service marketing and communications team, where you’ll work collaboratively to deliver innovative, high-impact solutions for our clients.

• Participateinplanning,research,writing,andstrategydevelopment
• Drafthigh-quality correspondence,communication materials,reports,andothertypesof materials for internal audiences and clients
• Communicatedirectlywithclientsandexternalpartnerstoimplementstrategiesandtactics
• Draftprojectplansandtrackprojectactivities,timelines,andqualityreviews
• Support social,paid,andtraditionalmediaoutreach,including strategy,content development, and analytics
• Supportcontentcreationbycommunicatingideasandworkingwithintegratedprojectteams of designers, writers, and digital strategists to develop creative and digital assets, including videos,websites, infographics, and more
• Provideclientservicesupportwithregularmonitoringandreporting,managing timelines, proofreading, and client touchpoints
• Collaboratewithotherteammemberstoaddresschallengesandsolveproblemsproactively
• Attendandcontributetomeetings,includingtakingactionablenotesinbothinternal and external meetings,handleschedulingandlogistics
• Participateinnewbusinessprocessincludingresearchandproposalpreparation
• Contribute toorganicgrowth

• Strongwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills
• Excellentinterpersonalandmultidisciplinaryprojectskills
• Abilitytoworkcollaborativelyonateamandwithkeystakeholdersandclients
• Action-oriented,organized,proactive,andadaptableapproachtoprojectcoordination
• Provenabilitytomeetdeadlinesandworkonmultipleprojectssimultaneously
• Demonstratedattentiontodetailand commitment to customer service

• Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years of work experience
• Master’s degree or PHD a plus
• Government contracting and/or agency experience preferred

• Remote with occasional in-person collaboration days
• If you’re near one of our offices (Arlington, VA; Silver Spring, MD; or Novi, MI), you’ll join us in person one day every other month (6 times per year
  ) for a fun, purpose-driven Collaboration Day. These days are filled with creative energy, meaningful connection, and team brainstorming!
• Non-local employees may be asked to join us on these days at an approved co-working space.

• Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
• All work must be performed within the continental U.S. for the duration of employment, unless required by contract.
• Ability to work core hours aligned with Eastern Time, unless otherwise approved by your manager.
• Remote employees must maintain a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace free from distractions, with reliable internet and a mobile device that supports efficient work.

• Because this role supports federal clients, you’ll need to complete a federal background investigation to determine your suitability for federal employment.
• You may also be required to obtain an HHS Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Badge in addition to Palladian’s standard background process.
• Learn more about the federal suitability and PIV process here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..aspx

$57,400 - $67,804 a year

• Competitive Medical, Dental and Optical plans
• Generous Paid Time Off, 8 Company observed holidays plus 3 floating holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• 401K Plan…