At ICF Next, we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems, relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients and committed to making a positive change in the world.

Here’s your chance to join our award-winning agency, ICF Next. We’re changemakers, a community of mission driven creatives, health communicators, strategists, and technologists. We’re searching for our next Strategic Communications Specialist. This role requires an advanced communications background and will focus on communications related activities that support a federal health and science-focused agency.

Strong candidates will have experience supporting clients with executing communications activities and strategies. Experience providing support to a federal agency’s communications operations and public affairs is highly preferred. If you are passionate about public health and strategic communications and have the requisite prior experience, we'd love to talk to you. This is an exciting role offering excellent opportunities to work in a dynamic, collaborative, high profile, and uniquely positioned agency.   

Job Location(s): This position is in the DC/MD/VA area. Must be able to travel to clients’ office as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as a strategic communications and public relations strategist.

Support an array of communications solutions to facilitate outreach, education, and ongoing communication with identified audiences.

Provide expertise in identifying, connecting with, and building upon relationships with appropriate stakeholders that would be interested in the latest evidence-based findings.

Deliver fresh, strategic, and innovative communications counsel to the client related to generating positive, impactful coverage of health and science related topics.

Develop communications materials in support of new or expanding programs and initiatives, including fact sheets, press releases and advisories, toolkits, talking points and other communications products.

Develop analytics reports that are key to federal health communications programs.

Basic Qualifications:

Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance.

BS/BA in Marketing, PR, Communications, or related field.

5+ years of experience assisting in the research, planning, research and strategic development of a comprehensive communications campaigns.

5+ years of experience working as an advisor and/or consultant to clients and project team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

Deep knowledge of national, local, health and science press, and integrated communications

Demonstrated experience working for or providing support to the Department of Health and Human Services.

Experience supporting a public information and awareness campaign.

Professional Skills:

Excellent written and communication skills.

Strong research and organizational skills

Highly motivated self-starter, with ability to manage tasks and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision. 

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.

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 Candidateaccommodation@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. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.

Read more about workplace discrimination rights, the Pay Transparency Statement, or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

 

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. 

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. 

 

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 based on full-time employment is:

$65,416.00 - $111,207.00

Maryland Client Office (MD88)