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Defense Communications and Outreach Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton
tuition assistance
United States, D.C., Washington
Jan 15, 2026
Job Number: R0232164

Defense Communications and Outreach Specialist

The Opportunity:

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You'll serve as the primary Booz Allen communications and outreach specialist supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) client organization. In this role, you will help shape and execute strategic communications and engagement efforts that advance mission readiness, strengthen partnerships, and enhance stakeholder understanding of DoD priorities. You will work closely with DoD clients to define communication objectives, develop targeted outreach strategies, and deliver products that support mission execution across the enterprise.

What You'll Do:

  • Develop highquality outreach and communication materials, including fact sheets, newsletters, media content, briefings, maps, graphics, and digital content, to communicate DoD priorities, enhance stakeholder awareness, and strengthen understanding of mission impacts.
  • Maintain and update the client's website to ensure timely, accurate, and compelling communication.
  • Provide missionfocused meeting and coordination support across DoD organizations, ensuring alignment of stakeholder interests and facilitating effective decisionmaking.
  • Perform logistics coordination, agenda development, meeting summaries, preparation of background materials, and coordination of GIS products to support operational and strategic discussions.
  • Support the development of public affairs guidance and comprehensive communications strategies, working alongside client support teams to ensure messaging consistency, alignment with DoD policies, and effective engagement with internal and external audiences.
  • Facilitate engagement with industry, state, and local government partners, strengthening relationships that enable mission success.
  • Represent the client organization in outreach efforts and help build new partnerships that advance defense objectives.
  • Monitor and assess state and local policy developments relevant to the client mission, integrating findings into communication products, outreach strategies, and operational planning to mitigate risk and support mission assurance.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

  • 2+ years of experience with stakeholder engagement, outreach, or strategic communications
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and database management
  • Ability to translate complex or technical information into clear messaging for various audiences
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines, and quickly learn and adapt to new subject areas
  • Ability to function independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
  • Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in a Communications, English, or Public Affairs field

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience with the DoD or other federal agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, non-governmental organizations, or state agencies in an educational or professional environment
  • Knowledge of PowerPoint or other graphics software to create and manipulate sophisticated presentation graphics

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

  • If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
  • If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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