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Senior Communications Specialist
Job Description
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 18+ years of relevant experience, 10+ with a Masters or 24+ years of relevant experience without a degree. Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required. Demonstrated experience producing executive-level communications, including leadership messaging, talking points, speeches, and written products for senior audiences. Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and simply. Proven ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality products under time constraints. Experience coordinating across stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, including design and web support. Familiarity with accessibility and publication standards and applying them to written and web-based products. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, SharePoint). Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud tools to support content development and coordination.Compensation Details:
$115K - $161K The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities.Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insuranceNote:
Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.Original Posting:
09/16/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
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What they do
A Communications or Public Relations Specialist coordinates internal and external communications for a company or organization. Provides information to employees on company activities, such as the launch of a new product or a community service initiative. Writes and edits public communications; develops media contacts and prepares material for press and media distribution; monitors media coverage. May assist with events planning.
$83,766 / year median in Virginia
+4% projected growth