Communications Specialist #5466

The Senate Sergeant at Arms (SAA) is seeking a Communications Specialist to develop and manage clear, effective communications. This full-time, permanent position, located in Washington, DC, offers a salary range of $84,248 to $147,434 per year, with applications accepted from August 13, 2025, to August 27, 2025.

• *About the Role:**

This role is crucial for translating complex information into understandable content, supporting organizational goals, and ensuring consistent messaging across various platforms for the U.S. Senate and SAA communities.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Write, edit, and prepare clear, concise, and accessible written materials, including web content, messages, guides, newsletters, and speeches.
• Tailor policies, reports, presentations, and other documents for non-technical audiences.
• Ensure timely and accurate information is reflected on Senate and SAA intranets.
• Collaborate across SAA divisions to gather information, translate technical concepts, and maintain consistent messaging and style.
• Design and execute communication strategies, incorporating feedback to enhance effectiveness.
• Support essential U.S. Senate services, requiring availability during government shutdowns, inclement weather, holidays, weekends, and late nights as an excepted employee.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• **Experience:** 3-4 years of relevant work experience, or a Master's degree with 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or Political Science.
• **Skills & Knowledge:**

* Excellent writing and editing skills. * Ability to analyze complex information and communicate it clearly to non-technical audiences. * Knowledge of professional communication principles and practices, including audience engagement. * Strong research skills to prepare clear, concise communication materials. * Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. * Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders. * Strong time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.

• *Desired Qualifications:**
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with proven cross-departmental collaboration.
• Experience in content creation and editing for publications, websites, and employee portals.
• Ability to present information for quick and easy reader comprehension.
• Flexibility, strong prioritization skills, and ability to meet short deadlines.
• 2+ years of experience in the U.S. Senate.
• Knowledge of SAA programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• *Conditions of Employment:**
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Telework eligibility determined by agency policy.
• Work is primarily sedentary; occasional late nights and weekends may be required.