Journeyman Strategic Communications Specialist

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Journeyman Strategic Communications Specialist to work onsite in Bethesda, MD. The specialist supports the Intelligence Community customer by leading strategic communications, including the development, preparation, production, coordination and editing of high-visibility products. The role is an independent, self-starting position with minimal oversight, covering the Weekly Activity Report, internal and external events, and close collaboration with design and web teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications for customer requirements, including strategy and planning documents, leadership messaging, talking points, speeches, remarks and executive communications.
• Own the Weekly Activity Report lifecycle: collect inputs, draft and edit content, coordinate reviews, manage version control and deliver on schedule.
• Support internal and external events by coordinating logistics, developing messaging and materials, and producing post-event summaries.
• Serve as primary author of fact sheets, articles, email messaging, newsletters, marketing copy, website content and other products.
• Research, write, edit, format and quality-check products for hardcopy and electronic publication, ensuring accuracy, consistency, readability, tone and accessibility compliance.
• Prepare speeches, scripts, testimony materials and formal statements for senior executives, and advise leadership on messaging clarity and presentation delivery.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, or 9+ years without a degree.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
• Demonstrated experience producing executive-level communications such as leadership messaging, talking points and speeches.
• Experience coordinating across stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, including design and web support.

Required skills

• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools such as MS Teams and SharePoint.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud tools.
• Familiarity with accessibility and publication standards.

What we offer

• Compensation range of $92k-$124k.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement and parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.