Strategic Communications and Public Relations Specialist – TS/SCI with CI Poly Xcelerate Solutions provides integrated mission support within an R&D environment in the form of Research Technology Protection, Business, Acquisition, and Financial Management Services. Functional areas within the portfolio to include: Communications and Public Outreach; Publication Management; Plans, Budget & Execution; Business and Acquisition Management; R&D Acquisitions; Industrial Security; Property and Records Management. We are seeking a Strategic Communications and Public Outreach SME to provide communications and public outreach expertise for the content, development, and use of media across all IC client functions. Locations: Bethesda, MD Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Poly Responsibilities: + Provide content for the client website applications, including its social media application. + Coordinate Government approval of content. + Coordinate and manage daily content updates to websites (unclassified and classified) and social media applications as required and approved by the Director (or designee). + Develop new media, graphics, and recordings. + Create/coordinate Director and Senior Leadership outreach packages to include itinerary development, read-ahead material preparation and post-visit review and update. + Provide expert support in coordinating events and executive visits with senior Government, Industry, and Academic officials. + Develop professional and executive review public relations materials, documents, and packages. + Support Leadership in partner analysis for potential visit sites that would be beneficial to client’s research mission. + Maintain Senior Leadership Outreach Visit Management and Tracking spreadsheet; record of date, location, and attendees of each visited location or speaking engagement. + Revise and maintain bimonthly core news reporters list. + Coordinate pre-publication and security reviews for all media content. Minimum Requirement : + Bachelor ’s degree (Public Administration or related field) + 7+ years of experience managing media relations and content + 3+ years of IC experience + Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing communications plans and/or strategies + Demonstrated experience setting and tracking metrics of success for communications plan + Experience developing high-end visual communications and multimedia products that enhance the client's brand + Experience writing social media (Twitter, LinkedIn ) and website content based on client messaging themes + Ability to coordinate and prioritize several multiple ongoing projects + Proficient using the Microsoft Office suite of' programs Preferred Qualifications: + 10+ years of experience managing media relations and content knowledge of website content management systems, specifically Joomla and WordPress + Proficient using the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of programs to create visually appealing communications and multimedia products + Experience in script writing for marketing videos About Xcelerate Solutions: Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers! Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability. Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.