ICF Next is hiring: Social Media Specialist in Reston

We’re currently hiring a Social Media Specialist to support an upcoming federal contract, working with our teams across federal, state, and local government client accounts. If you’re passionate about social media, analytics, and the positive impact they can have in solving challenges, we’d love to talk to you.

The Company

ICF is a mission‑driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our core values include embracing difference; we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of difference. At ICF Next, we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems, relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients, and committed to making a positive change in the world.

The Team

We are a team of digital communications strategists and specialists supporting federal, state, and local government client accounts. We work together to provide our clients with social media management, content writing, paid media support, social listening, metrics reporting, and training.

Location

This position is remote within the United States; candidates located on the U.S. East Coast are preferred.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work closely with account teams to develop and execute social media plans and editorial calendars.
• Create social media content, including copy, creative, and video for various platforms.
• Schedule, publish, and monitor social media content using third‑party software, ensuring timely distribution and managing responses.
• Manage analytics for client programs and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain a regular cadence of responses to comments on social media platforms.
• Collaborate with creative, paid media, analytics, and client POCs to deliver integrated campaigns.
• Stay up to date with social media trends and best practices.

What You Must Have

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and hold Public Trust.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, media, or a related field and at least four (4) years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s degree or higher in a related field with at least two (2) years of relevant experience.

What We’d Like You To Have

• Experience working on federal government contracts or in a government communications setting.
• Demonstrated ability to apply federal social media policies and guidelines, including compliance with the Plain Language Act and branding/visual identity standards.
• Familiarity with analytics platforms (native and third‑party such as Sprout Social, Brandwatch, or Hootsuite).
• Prior experience on a social media team, public relations firm, or digital media agency.
• Proficiency in graphic or video editing tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.) to support rapid content needs.
• Experience with paid social media campaign setup and optimization.
• Familiarity with crisis communications and rapid response on social media.

Professional Skills

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proven ability to work in fast‑paced environments, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

Pay Range

Full‑time: $73,722.00 – $125,327.00 per year (Nationwide Remote).

Equal Employment Opportunity

ICF is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation, please email CandidateAccommodation@icf.com.