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ABOUT AKOYA We’re a woman-owned small business that delivers big results in strategic communications. For 25 years, Akoya has thrived in the government consulting landscape helping agencies launch new programs, leverage internal and external support, and drive their missions forward. Our strategic approach to communications increases the quality of services and makes Akoya a comfortable home for motivated communications professionals who value and rely on the idea-sharing and collaboration inherent in our corporate culture. COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST We are seeking a Communications Strategist to support clients at the U.S. Department of Energy. This role is responsible for translating complex research and policy developments into clear, strategic communications for external and internal audiences. This is a contractor communications role supporting the Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary for Science at the Department of Energy. The primary work is proactive communications across the Under Secretary’s portfolio which includes the Genesis Mission, a national initiative to accelerate science through artificial intelligence. Primary duties will include developing story angles, managing quotes and releases, reviewing materials, and coordinating with DOE offices, Public Affairs, and external partners. The role also provides communications-focused staffing to several principals in the office, including event support and contributions to daily briefing materials. It suits a fast, accurate writer who is comfortable moving between drafting under deadline and coordinating across multiple offices. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Communications and messaging (primary) * Identify and develop story angles within the DOE science portfolio for use across communications channels. * Respond to requests from DOE offices for quotes and statements for press releases. * Review draft materials on behalf of offices for accuracy, tone, and message consistency. * Coordinate with external organizations on joint or partner releases. * Coordinate with Public Affairs on office-driven press releases. * Support the office's Deputies on messaging, speeches, and event communications. Principal and event support (secondary) * Contribute communications content to the Deputy Assistant Secretary's briefing materials, including talking points, story angles, and cleared quotes.  * Staff prep calls ahead of events and lab visits and manage communications follow-up. * Coordinate logistics, materials, and messaging for events and lab visits across the portfolio. * Manage correspondence with event organizers on details as they relate to communications. REQUIREMENTS * Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 7 years of experience. Alternatively, must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and 5 years of experience. * U.S. citizenship is required with verbal and written fluency in English * Must be able to receive and maintain a federal security clearance (public trust level) * Must be based in Washington, D.C. – This onsite role will report to federal client locations daily. * Strong writing skills with a track record of producing client-ready deliverables. BASE COMPENSATION * Base compensation: $110,000 to $130,000. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as location, education, years of experience, and candidate skillset.   EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Akoya provides generous benefits for its full-time employees including: * Medical, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) * Eleven federal holidays * Vacation and sick & personal time * And more! Akoya is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, affords equal opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.