Senior Communications Specialist

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 Senior Communications Specialist (Senior Account Executive), you’ll lead projects across the research, strategy, and execution phases, contributing substantively to solution design and ensuring the quality of work produced by more junior team members. You’ll manage up, down, and across teams, helping to sustain client relationships while supporting discrete projects that involve analysis, research, and trend identification.

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

• Contribute substantivelytoplanning,research,writing,andstrategydevelopment
• Consistentlyproducehigh-quality correspondence,communication materials,reports,and other types of materials for internal audiences and clients
• Communicatedirectlywithclientsandexternalpartnerstoimplementstrategiesandtactics
• Develop/reviewprojectplansandtrackprojectactivities,timelines,andqualityreviews
• Manage social,paid,andtraditionalmediaoutreach,including strategy,content development, and analytics
• Contribute substantively tocontentcreationbycommunicatingideasandworkingwithintegratedprojectteams 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
• Ensurequalityworkproductofmorejuniorteammembers
• Collaboratewithotherteammemberstoaddresschallengesandsolveproblemsproactively
• Attendandcontributesubstantivelytomeetings,includingtakingactionablenotesinbothinternal and external meetings;assistwithscheduling and logistics
• Participateinnewbusinessprocessincludingresearchandproposalpreparation
• Contributetoorganicgrowth

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

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of work experience
• Master’s degree or PHD a plus.
• Government contracting and/or agency experiencestronglypreferred
• Mediarelationsexperienceis a plus

• 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.

$69,700 - $82,332.60 a year

At Altarum, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors and rely on market indicators to get it right. Individual compensation packages are based on numerous factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.
This salary range is not a guarantee of compensation, as the final offer amount will vary based on these factors.

• Competitive Medical, Dental and Optical plans
• Generous Paid Time Off, 8…