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Communication Strategist

Hive Group
Mc Lean, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/2/2026

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. Candidates are encouraged to submit their information and resumes highlighting their relevant experience.

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.  
A Commitment to Equal Opportunity Hive Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to fair and unbiased employment decisions. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex (including gender and transgender status), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic partner or civil union status, gender identity, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our hiring and promotion decisions are based exclusively on an individual’s qualifications and suitability for the role.   Protecting Your Information

Stay vigilant against fraudulent job offers and individuals impersonating Hive Group Talent Acquisition Specialists. Hive Group will never request payment details or money during the application process. Official communications will only come from email addresses ending in @hive-llc.com or @applytojob.com — not from free email services like Gmail or messaging platforms such as WhatsApp. If you receive suspicious messages requesting payment or personal information, please report them immediately to talentacquisition@hive-llc.com.
 

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