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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an Associate Communications Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will support external communications, product marketing, media relations, content development, and marketing initiatives that advance business objectives across Parsons' Federal Solutions portfolio, with a primary focus on the Defense & Intelligence business unit.
Preferred locations: Washington, DC and surrounding area; Huntsville, AL
The ideal candidate is a strong writer and storyteller who enjoys working across multiple projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and translating complex technologies, products, and mission-focused solutions into clear, compelling content.
This position is well-suited for a communications professional seeking to expand their experience in media relations, product communications, thought leadership, social media, and integrated marketing campaigns.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Support external communications and marketing initiatives that align with Federal business priorities.
- Develop communications content and messaging that promotes Parsons' products, technologies, and solutions, including product launches, commercialization initiatives, marketing campaigns, customer engagements, and industry events.
- Draft and edit a variety of communications materials, including press releases, media pitches, executive talking points, fact sheets, articles, social media content, and marketing collateral.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and business leaders to develop content that highlights Parsons' capabilities, products, contract wins, and customer successes.
- Assist with media relations activities, including media monitoring, coverage reporting, and reporter engagement opportunities.
- Support the development of thought leadership content, including bylined articles, executive communications, speaking engagement materials, and industry-focused content.
- Support planning and execution of trade shows, conferences, and other external engagement activities.
- Track communications and marketing metrics and support reporting efforts.
- Monitor industry news, customer developments, and relevant media coverage to identify content and storytelling opportunities.
- Support special projects and other communications initiatives as assigned.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, English, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, product marketing, or a related field.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Ability to translate complex technical, business, or operational concepts into clear and engaging content.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Experience supporting communications campaigns, media relations activities, content development efforts, product marketing initiatives, or marketing programs.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across multiple functions and levels of the organization.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Experience working for or with the federal government, defense industry, national security community, or technology sector.
- Knowledge of AP Style.
- Experience supporting product marketing, product launches, commercialization efforts, or customer engagement campaigns.
- Experience supporting social media, media relations, digital communications, or integrated marketing programs.
Team
This position reports to the Director of External Communications (Federal) and is part of Parsons' Corporate Affairs organization. The team supports external communications, media relations, thought leadership, marketing, branding, digital communications, and strategic campaigns across Parsons' Federal Solutions portfolio.
The ideal candidate is curious, collaborative, highly organized, and eager to grow as a communications professional while helping tell the Parsons story across national security, defense, and federal infrastructure markets.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Corporate team.For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.Salary Range: $26.59 - $46.54We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, English, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, product marketing, or a related field
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Ability to translate complex technical, business, or operational concepts into clear and engaging content
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Experience supporting communications campaigns, media relations activities, content development efforts, product marketing initiatives, or marketing programs
- Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across multiple functions and levels of the organization
- Experience working for or with the federal government, defense industry, national security community, or technology sector
- Knowledge of AP Style
- Experience supporting product marketing, product launches, commercialization efforts, or customer engagement campaigns
- Experience supporting social media, media relations, digital communications, or integrated marketing programs
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
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