KeenLogic

Senior Communications Strategist

KeenLogic  •  Camp Springs, MD (Remote)  •  17 hours ago
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Job Description

Position Title: Senior Communications Strategist
Duration: 12-month base period with three 12-month option periods
Work Location: Primarily Remote
USCIS Site: 5900 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20588
Anticipated start date: September 29, 2026

KeenLogic is seeking a strategic and creative Senior Communications Strategist to support the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Verification Division (VER) This position is responsible for leading strategic communications initiatives, developing integrated outreach campaigns, and providing expert communications guidance that supports public awareness, stakeholder engagement, and program objectives.

This is a primarily remote position supporting USCIS Headquarters, 5900 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20588. Contractor personnel may work remotely; however, the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) may request in-person meetings or engagements as needed. Designated key personnel must be able to report onsite within four (4) hours of a COR request.

This is a full-time position offering Fortune 500-level health/dental/vision, PTO, paid federal holidays, 401k, and Life Insurance. 


The Senior Communications Strategist serves as the lead communications advisor for the contract, responsible for planning, developing, and executing comprehensive strategic communications and outreach initiatives. This individual collaborates closely with USCIS leadership and program stakeholders to develop communication strategies, messaging, outreach campaigns, digital content, and multimedia products that support the Verification Division's mission.
The Senior Communications Strategist provides communications expertise across multiple platforms while ensuring messaging is accurate, consistent, accessible, and aligned with agency objectives.
Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for government clearances
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience developing and executing strategies for federal programs
  • Prosci Change Management Certification or similar professional certification preferred
  • Expertise in executive-level communications, messaging frameworks, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Excellent written, editing, presentation, and verbal communication skills
  • Experience collaborating with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Must be able to report to USCIS Headquarters in Camp Springs, MD within four (4) hours when requested by the COR
Major Duties
  • Develop and execute communication strategies with clearly defined target audiences, key messages, and delivery channels. These include public facing communications as well as executive level communications within DHS.
  • Ensure all communications adhere to Plain Language guidelines and 508 compliance standards.
  • Develop communication strategies aligned with VER, IRIS, USCIS, and DHS priorities. Communication strategies will outline strategies for target audiences, provide consistent and ongoing communications, key messages, distribution channels, and modalities. Advise PMs and POs regarding messages for target audiences, including defining specific messages, identifying most effective avenues, and optimizing the timing and sequencing of key outreach and activities.
  • Facilitate stakeholder engagement, awareness campaigns, and training sessions.
  • Leverage Prosci, lean Agile, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAF) methodologies for change adoption, with focus on aligning agency, division, and program objectives.
  • Implement feedback and continuous improvement around change management and adoption, including use of retrospectives, surveys and survey data, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) to ascertain and address stakeholder perception.
  • Leverage best practices and leading technologies (i.e., Infographics, the Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite of products, Mural, etc.) to develop innovative communications products that drive awareness, acceptance, and buy-in of the projects and products.  
KeenLogic

About KeenLogic

ALL OF KEENLOGICS' INTERNAL EMPLOYEES HAVE VERIFIED CHECKMARKS NEXT TO THEIR NAMES ON LINKEDIN.

KeenLogic helps federal agencies move fast, stay secure, and deliver on mission. For more than 13 years, we’ve built a track record of reliable performance and deep technical expertise.

We focus on what matters most to government leaders:

• Digital Transformation — cloud, DevSecOps, data intelligence

• Enterprise IT — Service Desk and Help Desk as a Service

• Cybersecurity — secure systems, applications, and data protection

• Creative Services — 508-compliant communications, video, and design

• Telecommunications — resilient, secure connectivity

Why Government Agencies Trust Us

• 13+ years of zero-failure performance

• Veteran leadership with real mission experience

• CMMI Level III maturity for consistent delivery

• 95% employee retention, creating a stable, trusted team

• Financial strength to start fast and reduce risk

If you want a technology partner who anticipates needs and protects mission success, schedule a capability briefing and see how KeenLogic can strengthen your agency’s future.

📩 info@keenlogicinc.com | 📞 202-417-8829

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Year Founded
2012
Website
keenlogicinc.com
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