Senior Communication Products Specialist

RESPEC is hiring a Communications Products Specialist Sr. to support a federal partner’s high-visibility health innovation initiatives. You will lead the creation and coordination of communication products and outreach for diverse audiences, including congressional, executive, clinical, and facility-level stakeholders. This role combines strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and high-quality deliverable production in a fast-paced, federally regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communications and Outreach
  • Develop materials and messages for congressional, executive, and facility audiences; ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with program status and capabilities.
  • Manage public relations, information output, press releases, media inquiries, advertising, and social media in support of program goals.
  • Maintain and organize pilot site email accounts; respond to correspondence and distribute communications at the Government’s direction.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Identify and log stakeholders in a stakeholder registry; tailor engagement strategies to maximize participation and support.
  • Facilitate ongoing communication with new and existing pilot sites; coordinate approvals and feedback loops.
• Material Development
  • Design and distribute healthcare-related promotional and educational materials (internal and external).
  • Build and maintain an onboarding “toolbox” (introductions, agreements, site materials, trainings) for new pilot sites; tailor by site and secure required approvals.
• Reporting and Governance
  • Support timely, compliant development of communication deliverables; maintain version control and audit-ready documentation.
  • Ensure all communications align with federal standards, branding, accessibility, privacy, and security requirements.

• BA/BS degree.
• 8+ years of experience in public relations and strategic communications, including press releases, media requests, social media, and/or advertising across diverse organizations.
• Demonstrated experience producing communication products for high-visibility programs.
• Excellent writing, editing, and message development skills for executive and public audiences.
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) or similar federal healthcare/benefits organizations.
• Experience developing materials for congressional audiences and executive leadership.
• Familiarity with the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act and related pilot programs.
• Experience with stakeholder registries, approval workflows, and communications governance in federal settings.

Work Schedule:

• Onsite at Federal Agency in Washington, DC

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

· Flexible Work Schedules

· Paid Parental Leave

· 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)

· Professional Development and Training

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Employee Assistance Program

· Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.