Communications Specialist

Lexington, MA (remote + occasional onsite)

2-Year Contract (Potential to Extend)

Clearable (Interim Clearance Required to Start | Active Secret Preferred)

Overview:

Softworld is seeking an Internal Communications Specialist to support a long-term project within the Technical Communications Group of a leading defense organization. While based remotely, this role requires periodic onsite presence (approximately 4–5 days/month or more as needed) in Lexington, MA to support meetings, events, and production activities.

You’ll be embedded with the Finance, Strategy, and Transformation (FS&T) team and will act as a liaison to Technical Communications and production teams to execute impactful, measurable communication strategies. This is a great opportunity for a mid-level communications professional with experience in finance-related content creation and change management communications.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute strategic internal communication plans for finance-focused initiatives.
Serve as a brand ambassador and creative communications consultant across print, digital, presentation, video, and web content.
Collaborate cross-functionally with designers, editors, developers, and multimedia teams to deliver high-quality deliverables.
Embed within FS&T and support enterprise-wide change management efforts.
Help ensure consistency, clarity, and quality across all communications.
Support events and project-based onsite activities as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

3+ years of professional experience in communications, preferably in a finance or corporate environment.
Proven ability to develop communication plans supporting organizational change efforts.
Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and information design skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Clear communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills:

Experience supporting communications for finance teams or transformation programs.
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or similar design tools.
Exposure to web-based content delivery and digital communications strategies.
Understanding of change management frameworks or a willingness to learn and apply them.
Previous experience working within a Technical Communications team or matrixed project environment.
Comfortable supporting enterprise-wide communication campaigns and live/virtual events.

Softworld, a Kelly Company

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