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Senior Communications Specialist

IDS International
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026
Job Title

Senior Communications Specialist

Why IDS?

IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.

Locations

Annapolis Junction, MD

Shifts Available

Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.

Job Description

IDS is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Specialist, for ADG Creative, an IDS subsidiary, to support corporate communications, marketing strategy, and client engagement initiatives. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategic communications, producing high-quality content, and advising leadership and clients on messaging and marketing solutions.

Key Duties

  • Support and oversee corporate communications and marketing to include communications/marketing strategy development, content development, and presentations
  • Plan, develop, and oversee the creation and execution of various strategic communications and multi-media deliverables
  • Research, write, and edit tailored messages for internal stakeholders, external partners, leadership, and workforce audiences
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to draft and finalize briefings, white papers, talking points, articles, reports, marketing content, outreach, and other materials
  • Develop innovative ideas to communicate corporate initiatives such as change management, outreach, and workforce development
  • Coordinate and facilitate team discovery sessions and information sharing activities
  • Advise clients, make recommendations, and provide strategic guidance to support development of marketing solutions
  • Mentor communications staff
  • Help manage budgets, schedules, service delivery, and customer engagement
  • Provide support to identify, establish, and maintain new and existing accounts through strong client relationships
  • Ensure all content is on-brand, and consistent in style, quality, and voice
  • Adhere to standards, best practices, and processes for content creation, quality control, delivery, and content repurposing
  • Present and sell concepts and ideas effectively to clients
  • May supervise others

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in a related field
  • OR Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience
  • OR Associate’s degree or High School Diploma with 16 years of experience
  • Minimum 10 years of experience aligned to the education substitution structure above
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly required
  • Writing samples required

Compensation

  • $110,000 – $130,000 annual salary
  • Benefits

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

If you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply, please email accommodation@idsinternational.com and we will follow up with you. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email.

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