Communications Specialist – McLean, VA; Must have an active T with Security Clearance

Synertex is seeking a Communications Specialist to work with a Government Intelligence Community client in Bethesda, MD. Benefits include competitive PTO, 11 Paid Government Holidays, a 401k with 6% match, and a comprehensive list of health care options. Clearance: TS/SCI with a Polygraph RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Leads strategic communications support for customer requirements, including strategy and planning documents, leadership messaging, talking points, speeches, remarks, and executive communications.
* May own Weekly Activity Report lifecycle, including collecting inputs, drafting/editing content, coordinating reviews, managing version control, and delivering final products on schedule.
* Supports internal and external events by coordinating logistics, developing messaging and supporting materials, and producing post-event summaries or follow-on communications as needed.
* Serves as the primary author for fact sheets, articles, email messaging, newsletter content, marketing copy, website content, and other communications products, as required.
* Prepares assignments and drafts based on input from subject matter experts and leadership direction.
* Researches, writes, edits, formats, and conducts quality checks for products intended for hardcopy and electronic publication, including dissemination across multiple platforms.
* Ensures accuracy, consistency, readability, tone, and accessibility compliance appropriate to the medium and audience.
* Rewrites and refines submissions to improve organization, clarity, grammar, and flow while maintaining intent and tradecraft standards.
* Prepares and edits speeches, scripts, testimony materials, and formal statements for senior executives for live or recorded delivery.
* Advises and coaches leadership on messaging clarity and presentation delivery when requested.
* REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree and 18+ years of relevant experience, 10+ with a Masters or 24+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
* Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
* Demonstrated experience producing executive-level communications, including leadership messaging, talking points, speeches, and written products for senior audiences.
* Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and simply.
* Proven ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality products under time constraints.
* Experience coordinating across stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, including design and web support.
* Familiarity with accessibility and publication standards and applying them to written and web-based products.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, SharePoint).
* Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud tools to support content development and coordination.