Communications Specialist

Trilogy Federal

Communications Specialist resolving complex communication issues within federal organizations. Engaging with stakeholders through newsletters, presentations, and metrics analysis.

Posted 7/10/2026contractRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $118,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in communications within the federal space, with a strong focus on content creation, audience engagement metrics, and change management strategies. Proficient in utilizing MS Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, to support effective communication and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal Communications ExperiencePublic Trust ClearanceMS Office ProficiencyContent Creation and EditingChange Management Strategy

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Hard Skills

Content CreationChange ManagementCommunication Metrics AnalysisAudience EngagementAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam BuildingLeadership SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointSharePoint

Industry Keywords

VA/VHA Finance CommunityFederal SpaceEmployee SentimentFeedback LoopsFast Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Bridges the gap between executive vision and day-to-day operations, ensuring all internal and external communications are cohesive, culturally aligned, and measurable.
Ability to take complicated issues and translate them into simple and direct products that are consistent and accurate.
Writes, edits, and oversees high-quality content across newsletters, SharePoint, storytelling, change management strategy and engagement, Town Halls, FAQs, scripts, talking points, presentations, QA, surveys, hot sheets, executive leadership engagement, internal channels, etc.
Tracks, measures, and reports on communication metrics (e.g., audience engagement, web traffic, press coverage) to continuously optimize strategies. Establish and monitor feedback loops, change management champions, facility focus groups, such as anonymous suggestion boxes and pulse surveys, to gauge employee sentiment and address anxieties.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
8 total years of experience
7+ years’ experience in communications working in the federal space
Excellent communication skills
Must have worked with VA/VHA Finance community at some point in career
Excels in fast paced environment with quick turnaround times.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
Strong command of MS Office tools
Team building, organization, and leadership skills
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with senior level management and clients
Expert in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
Strong attention to detail
Strong analytical stills
An outstanding ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision plans
Optional FSA
Paid parental leave
Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer contributions 100% vested from day 1
Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
No cost group term life/AD&D plan, and optional supplemental coverage
Pet insurance
Monthly phone and internet stipend
Tuition and training reimbursement