Communications Specialist
Office of the Secretary, Department of Veterans AffairsDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · full time · Mid
$121,785 – $158,322
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This federal role manages communications strategy and content creation for a Veterans Affairs office focused on small business programs, coordinating outreach to both internal staff and external organizations. The position suits experienced communicators comfortable with government compliance requirements and stakeholder engagement across multiple channels.
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What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent
- Current or former federal employee meeting time-in-grade requirements
- Experience conducting strategic communications planning and evaluating communication strategies
- Experience developing and managing tactical communications and responses to inquiries
- Experience planning and executing in-person and virtual events
- Experience coordinating communications across platforms with federal compliance
Nice to have
- Experience serving as program manager for communications-related contracts
- Experience conducting cost-benefit and impact analyses for outreach strategies
- Managing high-volume multi-channel communications
- Experience with large-scale events and outreach initiatives