Communications Specialist — IT and Communications Lead

Job overview

The Communications Specialist — IT and Communications Lead role is onsite five days per week at the U.S. Department of Transportation offices in Washington, DC, with a salary range of $70,000–$80,000 per year. Savan supports DOT’s Office of the Chief Information Officer within its IT Governance and Program Management task area. The lead plans and delivers strategic communications about DOT IT programs, investments, governance, policies, and enterprise initiatives. By translating complex technical, financial, and policy information into clear materials, the role supports informed internal audiences and external stakeholders, including the Office of Management and Budget.

What you'll do

• Lead Strategic Portfolio Communications planning and coordinate communications requests
• develop communications plans for OCIO data calls and enterprise initiatives
• write and maintain IT policies, procedures, memoranda, guidance, briefings, and correspondence
• edit and proofread executive and plain-language materials
• create graphics, infographics, presentations, and other communications products
• maintain program websites, collaboration sites, repositories, and the IT Business Glossary
• manage communications mailboxes
• coordinate training and workforce community meetings
• track communications metrics and stakeholder feedback
• contribute to reports and track risks and issues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

communications specialist

it and communications lead

washington dc

savan

$70k–$80k/year

onsite five days per week

dot ocio

strategic communications

it governance

executive writing

sharepoint and google sites

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least five years of communications experience, including three years related to IT, business improvement, or organizational change; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust suitability are required.

About the employer

Savan is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.