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Job Description:
The Communications Specialist – Mid, is a versatile and experienced professional responsible for developing, managing, and executing a full range of internal and external communications initiatives. This role requires a blend of hands-on content creation, strategic planning, and project management to support leadership priorities, engage the workforce, and promote the organization's mission. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the specialist will manage everything from drafting daily messaging and designing visual products to managing corporate events and providing strategic counsel. This position serves as a key driver of the organization's narrative, ensuring all communications are clear, consistent, and aligned with strategic objectives.
What You'll Be Doing:
Develop and produce a wide variety of communication materials, including talking points, speeches, news articles, newsletters, official memoranda, and social media content.
Design and create high-quality visual products such as infographics, publications, and presentations using tools like Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
Provide editorial services to review and refine content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to organizational style and policy.
Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive communications plans and campaigns for key initiatives, programs, and events.
Function as a trusted advisor to office-level leadership, providing guidance on messaging strategies, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication tactics.
Analyze communication metrics and audience feedback to assess effectiveness and recommend improvements for future campaigns.
Plan, manage, and execute a full spectrum of corporate events, including internal town halls, brown bags, and training sessions, as well as external conferences and industry engagements.
Provide specialized protocol support for high-level meetings and visits from foreign dignitaries, managing all logistical and ceremonial details.
Perform outreach to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the workforce, agency partners, and industry contacts.
Serve as a primary point of contact for media inquiries and coordinate responses as needed.
Provide real-time graphic facilitation to visually capture and synthesize complex discussions during meetings and workshops.
Offer communications support for time-sensitive and high-visibility corporate requirements, adapting quickly to emerging needs.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Experience: A range of approximately 5 to 14 years of demonstrated experience in corporate communications, public affairs, or a related field.
Education: A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field is typically required.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) is essential for many roles.
Core Competencies: Strong writing, editing, and oral communication skills; proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; experience developing and executing strategic communications plans.
Specialized Knowledge: Experience with event management, media relations, and protocol support is highly desirable. Experience in government or the Intelligence Community is a significant plus.
- Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance or higher.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00We 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, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!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
- 5 to 14 years of experience in corporate communications, public affairs, or related field.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Strong writing, editing, and oral communication skills.
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communications plans and manage multiple projects.
- Experience with event management, media relations, and protocol support.
- Experience in government or the Intelligence Community.
- Current/active TS/SCI security clearance or higher.
- Ability to provide real-time graphic facilitation to capture and synthesize complex discussions.
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
