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Communications Specialist

Taku Health Services, LLC
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/27/2026
Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Accelerating the delivery of care and providing superior force health readiness across the Military, Federal, and Civilian landscapes. Taku is committed to providing transformative and comprehensive health operational capabilities to support customers across scientific, clinical, technological, and program management areas.

Summary:

The Communications Specialist shall provide senior-level communications integration and executive messaging support to the OASA (IE&E), Strategic Integration Directorate (SID). This support is focused on enterprise-level synchronization, executive communications architecture, and cross-functional message integration — not routine public affairs or social media execution.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

  • Shall function as the principal integrator between OASA IE&E leadership, Army Communications Outreach Office (ACOO), Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) elements and installation stakeholders to ensure unified, strategically aligned messaging across installations, energy, environment, housing and transformation initiatives.
  • The role focuses on strategic coherence and integration, not routine public affairs.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams, and digital communication platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to draft and edit executive-level products (talking points, speeches, correspondence, and press responses).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience support SES Flag/General Officers, or political appointees.
  • Familiarity with DoW/Army public affairs processes and coordination requirements.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and proactively support senior leader communication priorities.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism, Marketing, or related field, with 5 years of relevant experience supporting Senior Government Officials
  • Experience developing and executing strategic communications in a Department of War (DoW) environment
  • Experience coordinating with Public Affairs Offices (PAO), Congressional Affairs, and external stakeholders to align messaging
  • Active Tier-1 or SECRET security clearance

Pay And Benefits

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

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