What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Communications Consultant position at ABS Group?
Job Description
We are looking for a Strategic Communications Consultant in the Washington, DC area to support stakeholder engagement activities within the Department of Transportation. In this role, you will be the driving force behind our visual and written narrative, translating complex ideas into engaging, high-impact content. The candidate will develop presentations, update digital footprints (website/social media/email distribution), and develop and execute strategic rollout plans. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and love bringing ideas to life across various mediums, this is the perfect place to grow your career. The ideal candidate has extreme attention to detail, is a team player, critical thinker, and problem solver that enjoys working in a dynamic collaborative environment
What You Will Do:
Education and Experience
Reports to a Manager, Director or Executive level position
Country Requirements:
US Citizenship required for roles supporting government contracts
Working Conditions:
Work is primarily sedentary; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
About Us
We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.
ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.
About Our Benefits
ABS Group proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Group also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.
Equal Opportunity
The ABS Group of Companies is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.
Notice
ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.
Other
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs
We are looking for a Strategic Communications Consultant in the Washington, DC area to support stakeholder engagement activities within the Department of Transportation. In this role, you will be the driving force behind our visual and written narrative, translating complex ideas into engaging, high-impact content. The candidate will develop presentations, update digital footprints (website/social media/email distribution), and develop and execute strategic rollout plans. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and love bringing ideas to life across various mediums, this is the perfect place to grow your career. The ideal candidate has extreme attention to detail, is a team player, critical thinker, and problem solver that enjoys working in a dynamic collaborative environment
What You Will Do:
- Own the end-to-end creation, formatting, and refinement of high-profile presentations
- Turn raw data and concepts into visually compelling, narrative-driven slide decks (e.g., Google Slides/Microsoft PowerPoint)
- Create eye-catching visual assets, including flyers, infographics, and digital images that align with client brand identity
- Create and execute strategic communication rollout plans for initiatives, ensuring messages are clear, timely, and impactful
- Maintain and update website content and distribution lists
- Develop and execute public emails and social media posts, and manage shared inboxes to keep stakeholders informed and engaged
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather content, understand project goals, and deliver polished communication materials under tight deadlines
- Support facilitation of working group meetings, workshops, and other client events
- Identify and understand client expectations as part of the requirements gathering process
- Develops end-user documentation and training material
- Facilitates internal communications with and for our clients
- Maintains a positive working environment to foster productive and healthy team and client relationships
- Work on project tasks with other team members under direct supervision of a task lead and/or a project manager to ensure quality services are delivered on schedule and within an available budget to meet customer requirements.
- o Review project plans to understand the scope, schedule and assigned work.
- o Prepare written documents, reports and presentations for review by an experienced consultant or project manager.
- o Participate in client and project team meetings.
- o Assist with research and data analysis.
- o Track and accurately report hours spent on projects.
- o Work with individuals at all levels, provide input to reports and other deliverables, execute multiple assignments, meet agreed deadlines, and adjust to changing client demands.
- o Perform quality assurance on project deliverables.
- Demonstrate a firm understanding of business to formulate opportunities to enhance effectiveness and efficiencies.
Education and Experience
- 0-2 years of relevant professional experience; experience supporting government client, preferred
- Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; Communications, Marketing, or Graphic/Visual Design preferred
- Detail-oriented individual with the ability to quickly ramp up with new clients, their business needs, and technologies
- Strong written communication skills with a broad range of stakeholder groups
- Reliable, client-focused, and capable of working independently under the supervision of project managers
- Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
- Drive and desire to learn and grow
- Ability to gain and retain technical knowledge
- Ability to actively listen to the needs of our clients by receiving shared information and determine context of the information provided
- Openly accept change as part of business evolution to meet the needs of our clients
- Possess a firm understanding of key performance indicators and their significance to the business
- Ability to establish rapport with existing clients to identify new business opportunities for current and/or additional services
- Must take responsibility for their actions and behaviors
- Must understand assigned responsibilities and hold themself accountable for keeping commitments
- Must acknowledge and learn from mistakes
- Must be dependable and consistent
- Must actively participate in daily activities
- Ability to produce an expected quantity and quality of work
- Must consistently complete work assignments utilizing basic time management skills
- Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System
Reports to a Manager, Director or Executive level position
Country Requirements:
US Citizenship required for roles supporting government contracts
Working Conditions:
Work is primarily sedentary; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
About Us
We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.
ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.
About Our Benefits
ABS Group proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Group also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.
Equal Opportunity
The ABS Group of Companies is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.
Notice
ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.
Other
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs