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Communications Specialist

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

$115k–$135k/yr

Senior

About Akoya We’re a woman-owned small business that delivers big results in strategic communications. For 25 years, Akoya has thrived in the government consulting landscape helping agencies launch new programs, lev…

Skills: Strategic Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Writing, Editing, External Affairs

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External Affairs Manager

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

$140k–$150k/yr

Senior+

About Akoya We’re a woman-owned small business that delivers big results in strategic communications. For 25 years, Akoya has thrived in the government consulting landscape helping agencies launch new programs, lev…

Skills: Strategic Communications, External Affairs, Media Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Executive Writing

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Senior Editor and Writer

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

$115k–$135k/yr

Senior

About Akoya We’re a woman-owned small business that delivers big results in strategic communications. For 25 years, Akoya has thrived in the government consulting landscape helping agencies launch new programs, lev…

Skills: Editing, Writing, Proofreading, Fact-checking, Project Management

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Digital Content Specialist

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

$105k–$115k/yr

Senior

About Akoya We’re a woman-owned small business that delivers big results in strategic communications. For 25 years, Akoya has thrived in the government consulting landscape helping agencies launch new programs, lev…

Skills: Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Audience Growth, Brand Voice, Social Analytics

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Senior Speechwriter

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

$130k–$140k/yr

Senior

About Akoya We’re a woman-owned small business that delivers big results in strategic communications. For 25 years, Akoya has thrived in the government consulting landscape helping agencies launch new programs, lev…

Skills: Speechwriting, Strategic Communications, Executive Communications, Narrative Development, Policy Translation

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Communications Strategist

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

$110k–$130k/yr

Senior

About Akoya We’re a woman-owned small business that delivers big results in strategic communications. For 25 years, Akoya has thrived in the government consulting landscape helping agencies launch new programs, lev…

Skills: Strategic Communications, Writing, Messaging, Public Affairs, Event Coordination

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Deputy Contract Manager

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

$120k–$130k/yr

Senior+

About Akoya We’re a woman-owned small business that delivers big results in strategic communications. For 25 years, Akoya has thrived in the government consulting landscape helping agencies launch new programs, lev…

Skills: Contract Management, Operational Leadership, Federal Contracting, Project Management, Client Relationship Management

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Communications Specialist

Akoya

Washington, District of Columbia, United States • On-site

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  • $115k–$135k/yr
  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
  • Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off
  • Posted 10d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting stakeholder engagement and communications for the U.S. Department of Energy, specifically working with senior executive leadership. Key tasks include managing external engagements, coordinating event logistics, and developing communication products like talking points and briefing materials.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with seven years of experience or a master's degree with five years of experience. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a federal public trust security clearance are required.

Full job description

About Akoya

We’re a woman-owned small business that delivers big results in strategic communications. For 25 years, Akoya has thrived in the government consulting landscape helping agencies launch new programs, leverage internal and external support, and drive their missions forward. Our strategic approach to communications increases the quality of services and makes Akoya a comfortable home for motivated communications professionals who value and rely on the idea-sharing and collaboration inherent in our corporate culture.

Communications Specialist

We are hiring a Communications Specialist to support stakeholder engagement and communications for the U.S. Department of Energy. This is a federal contractor role working directly with senior executive leadership. As a contractor, this individual writes and edits communications products and helps coordinate external engagement opportunities for senior government officials.


The Communications Specialist will be part of an Akoya team reporting to a contract manager. This role is ideal for an experienced stakeholder engagement and communications professional with exceptional writing, external affairs, and strategic communications skills who is comfortable working alongside senior government leaders in a fast-paced environment in Washington, DC.

What You'll Do

  • Support the federal client’s management of external engagements and events.
  • Route invitations, inquiries, and speaker requests to appropriate points of contact and track responses.
  • Maintain engagement calendars, trackers, and databases.
  • Coordinate with the communications team to develop talking points and other communications products.
  • Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and read-ahead packets for leadership.
  • Manage end-to-end event logistics for confirmed speaking engagements, including scheduling, travel, venue requirements, audiovisual setup, communications collateral, and coordination with event organizers.

Requirements

  • Must have a bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of experience. Alternatively, must have a master’s degree in a relevant field and five years of experience.
  • U.S. citizenship is required with verbal and written fluency in English
  • Ability to receive and maintain a federal security clearance (public trust level)
  • Must be based in Washington, D.C. This onsite role will report to the federal client location daily. 
  • Strong project-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
  • Familiarity with responsible AI principles and practices
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, for diverse audiences.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior federal contracting experience is strongly preferred. 
  • Relevant experience with stakeholder engagement

Base Compensation

  • Base compensation: $115,000 to $135,000 annually. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as location, education, years of experience, and candidate skillset.

 

Employee Benefits

Akoya provides generous benefits for its full-time employees including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) and profit sharing
  • Eleven federal holidays and paid time off
  • And more!

 

Akoya is committed to an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible environment that has a positive effect on the hiring, retention, and ongoing support of all employees. Akoya is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, affords equal opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Strategic CommunicationsStakeholder EngagementFederal ContractingU.S. Department of EnergyPublic Trust ClearanceExternal AffairsEvent ManagementGovernment ConsultingResponsible AIBriefing PacketsTalking PointsWashington DC

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Delivering creative, practical communications strategies

Industry
Public Relations and Communications Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2000
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LinkedIn followers
502

Akoya is a consulting firm that delivers creative and practical communication strategies for strengthening customer and stakeholder engagement, along with all the tools for implementation. Some say we’re obsessive overachievers. Others say our standards are freakishly high. All we know is that customers turn to Akoya because we are devoted to their success. We listen, we understand their mission, we live and breathe their challenges. And we become their can-do, go-to, never-say-die team, creating compelling communications that change minds, engage customers and stakeholders, and deliver results. Our sweet spots are energy, national security, and health care, agendas that we care about passionately and work hard to advance.

Offices: 690 Robinwood Dr, Suite D, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15216, US

G2B and B2B Strategic CommunicationsMarketing CommunicationsStakeholder EngagementCommunications PlanningContent MarketingSocial MediaVideo ProductionWriting and EditingGraphic DesignWeb Content
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About Akoya

LinkedInVisit site

Delivering creative, practical communications strategies

Industry
Public Relations and Communications Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2000
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LinkedIn followers
502

Akoya is a consulting firm that delivers creative and practical communication strategies for strengthening customer and stakeholder engagement, along with all the tools for implementation. Some say we’re obsessive overachievers. Others say our standards are freakishly high. All we know is that customers turn to Akoya because we are devoted to their success. We listen, we understand their mission, we live and breathe their challenges. And we become their can-do, go-to, never-say-die team, creating compelling communications that change minds, engage customers and stakeholders, and deliver results. Our sweet spots are energy, national security, and health care, agendas that we care about passionately and work hard to advance.

Offices: 690 Robinwood Dr, Suite D, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15216, US

G2B and B2B Strategic CommunicationsMarketing CommunicationsStakeholder EngagementCommunications PlanningContent MarketingSocial MediaVideo ProductionWriting and EditingGraphic DesignWeb Content
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