About Beacon Systems Inc

Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Solutions. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies, NASA, Voice of America, FDA, and State Agencies such as State of FL, RI, MS, ND, VA, and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.

Position: Communications Specialist

Location: Onsite - Washington DC.

Duration: Long Term

Experience

• Significant experience in developing communications plans, particularly in the social services sector.
• Working experience with ACF, HHS, or other Federal health agencies is highly desirable.
• Proven expertise in working with youth-related programs and understanding of homelessness issues.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies and plans.
• Cultivate external relationships to increase the visibility of the Division of Runaway and Homeless Youth.
• Regularly update key messages/talking points and ensure consistent availability of approved communication tools.
• Create and manage press releases, reports, briefing materials, blog articles, and social media content.
• Lead the development of physical and digital media packets, including fact sheets and statistical information.
• Manage social media platforms, monitor, measure, and report social media activities and trends.
• Engage with external partners through comments and sharing of resources.
• Design and develop digital and print graphics and marketing materials.
• Provide responses to public inquiries and submit monthly reports on communications and results.
• Facilitate staff participation in governance meetings and working sessions.
• Identify the need for operations teams resulting from changes or updates.
• Coordinate tasks across the entire scope of work and identify dependencies and risks.
• Provide corrective action plans if performance deviates and ensure effective resolution.
• Participate in program management meetings and prepare necessary documentation.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.