Communication Strategist

Job Summary

Hive Group, a HUBZone-certified SDVOSB and multiple award-winning organization, delivers innovative solutions to address complex, mission critical program challenges for the federal government. 

We are seeking a Communication Strategist as part of a bid process associated with a Statement of Work supporting DHS, USCIS. Candidates are encouraged to submit their information and resumes highlighting their relevant experience. This position will be fully on-site work in the Washington, D.C area.

Position Responsibilities

• Demonstrated expertise in executive-level communications, messaging frameworks, and stakeholder engagement. 
• Experience supporting organizational change management initiatives. 
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills tailored for diverse audiences. 
• Ability to coordinate across functional teams to ensure clear, consistent messaging.       
• Develop and execute communication strategies with clearly defined target audiences, key messages, and delivery channels. 
• Ensure all communications adhere to Plain Language guidelines and 508 compliance standards. 
• Develop communication strategies aligned with VER, FOD, USCIS, and DHS priorities. 
• Advise PMs and POs regarding messages for target audiences, including defining specific messages, identifying most effective avenues, and optimizing the timing and sequencing of key outreach and activities. 
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, awareness campaigns, and training sessions. 
• Leverage Prosci, lean Agile, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies for change adoption, with focus on aligning agency, division, and program objectives. 
• Implement feedback and continuous improvement around change management and adoption, including use of retrospectives, surveys and survey data, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) to ascertain and address stakeholder perception. 
• Leverage best practices and leading technologies (i.e., Infographics, the Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite of products, Mural, etc.) to develop innovative communications products that drive awareness, acceptance, and buy-in of the projects and products.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience developing and executing strategies for federal programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or related field.
• Certifications: Prosci Change Management Certification or similar professional certification preferred.