Marketing and Communications Strategist (Top Secret cleared)

ICF Next is seeking a Marketing & Communications Lead to support a high‑visibility federal client within the national security space, focused on large‑scale recruitment marketing and employer branding initiatives. The role is fully onsite in a secure government environment in Washington, D.C. and requires close, day‑to‑day collaboration with client stakeholders.

What You Will Do

Support the planning and execution of integrated marketing and communications initiatives aligned with recruitment and employer branding objectives

Coordinate development and delivery of marketing and communications products across channels, ensuring consistency in messaging, tone, and brand standards

Collaborate onsite with government stakeholders and cross‑functional teams (creative, analytics, paid media, program leadership) to align priorities and deliverables

Contribute to development of campaign plans, messaging frameworks, content calendars, and creative briefs

Support execution of multi‑channel campaigns across digital, social, paid media, email/SMS, web, print, and event environments

Monitor campaign performance and contribute to KPI tracking, reporting, and optimization efforts

Support stakeholder engagement activities, including meetings, briefings, and event coordination

Maintain collaboration tools, workflow tracking, and documentation to support program execution and transparency

Ensure all communications materials meet Section 508 accessibility standards and quality expectations

Identify trends, audience insights, and competitive factors to inform ongoing recruitment marketing strategies

Support quality control reviews to ensure all deliverables are accurate, consistent, and aligned with client objectives

Basic Qualifications

Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required

Ability to work onsite full‑time in Washington, DC

U.S. citizenship required

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or related field

3+ years of professional experience in marketing, communications, employer branding, or integrated campaign coordination

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting federal government or public‑sector communications programs

Familiarity with recruitment marketing, employer branding, or talent acquisition campaigns

Experience working across multiple marketing channels (digital, social, paid media, email, events)

Experience supporting integrated campaigns and cross‑functional team coordination

Familiarity with analytics, KPI reporting, and data‑driven marketing environments

Experience using collaboration or project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Jira, Box, SharePoint)

Professional Skills

Strong organizational and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders and workstreams

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Ability to synthesize information and contribute to strategic decision‑making

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across interdisciplinary teams

Benefits & Compensation
Full‑time pay range: $81,147.00 – $137,949.00 (based on experience, qualifications, and location).

ICF is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable accommodations are available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs.

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