Communications Specialist (Entry-Level)

Communications Specialist (Entry-Level)

Altarum Institute

Full‑service marketing and communications team within Palladian Partners, Altarum Enterprises.

We are excited to provide an upcoming opportunity (pending contract award) and are building a pipeline of qualified candidates. Hiring will begin once the final award is confirmed, anticipated within the next 23 months.

As a Communications Specialist, you will contribute to projects across research and execution phases, help design solutions, and make meaningful contributions to the team. Responsibilities include managing relationships, producing drafts, monitoring changes in the environment that may affect client success, ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables, and supporting client relationships.

What You’ll Do

Participate in planning, research, writing, and strategy development.

Draft high‑quality correspondence, communication materials, reports, and other materials for internal audiences and clients.

Communicate directly with clients and external partners to implement strategies and tactics.

Draft project plans and track project activities, timelines, and quality reviews.

Support social, paid, and traditional media outreach, including strategy, content development, and analytics.

Support content creation by communicating ideas and working with integrated project teams of designers, writers, and digital strategists to develop creative and digital assets, including videos, websites, infographics, and more.

Provide client service support with regular monitoring and reporting, managing timelines, proofreading, and client touchpoints.

Collaborate with other team members to address challenges and solve problems proactively.

Attend and contribute to meetings, including taking actionable notes in internal and external meetings, handling scheduling and logistics.

Participate in new business processes including research and proposal preparation.

Contribute to organic growth.

What You’ll Bring

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.

Ability to work collaboratively on a team and with key stakeholders and clients.

Action‑oriented, organized, proactive, and adaptable approach to project coordination.

Proven ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to customer service.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree with 1‑2 years of work experience.

Master’s degree or PhD is a plus.

Government contracting and / or agency experience preferred.

Where You’ll Work

Remote with occasional in‑person collaboration days.

If you’re near one of our offices (Arlington, VA; Silver Spring, MD; or Novi, MI), you’ll join us in person one day every other month (6 times per year) for a collaboration day.

Non‑local employees may be asked to join us on these days at an approved co‑working space.

Work Eligibility & Requirements

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

All work must be performed within the continental U.S. for the duration of employment, unless required by contract.

Ability to work core hours aligned with Eastern Time, unless otherwise approved by your manager.

Remote employees must maintain a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace free from distractions, with reliable internet and a mobile device that supports efficient work.

Federal Clearance & Badge

Because this role supports federal clients, you’ll need to complete a federal background investigation to determine your suitability for federal employment.

You may also be required to obtain an HHS Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Badge in addition to Palladian’s standard background process.

Learn more about the federal suitability and PIV process :

Salary & Benefits

Salary range : $57,400 – $67,804 per year, based on skill set, experience, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, Altarum offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and optical plans; paid time off with 8 company‑observed holidays plus 3 floating holidays; tuition assistance; 401K with 3% employer contribution and gain‑sharing opportunity; life, AD&D, and disability coverage; flexible work environment; and more.

Altarum is an equal opportunity employer that provides employment and opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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