Bixal

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You can expect a response from a team member within 24 hours during the regular work week and on the next operating day during the weekend or holidays. Why Bixal? Bixal is a consulting company headquartered in Fairfax, VA, working alongside governments and organizations to help them deliver better services and experiences to the communities they serve. Using evidence-based knowledge and technology, Bixal empowers clients to deliver on their missions more effectively by fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement. Our values: People-First: Emphasizing the importance of people in all aspects of work. Collaboration and Transparency: Valuing teamwork and open communication. Growth Mindset: Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement. Creating Lasting Impact: Focusing on meaningful outcomes and positive change. About the role: Bixal has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Strategic Communications Specialist to help accelerate digital transformation for federal clients. You will be part of a cross-functional team applying human-centered innovation and effective communication strategies to improve engagement. In this role you will support the development of human-centered outreach and marketing activities, conduct stakeholder engagement, analyze user research and implement data-informed optimizations. You’ll partner with product managers, outreach specialists, engineers, and other stakeholders to improve the experience of existing users, enhance the usability of tools, and implement new education and training strategies targeting internal stakeholders. You’ll have the opportunity to join a project that directly supports Bixal’s mission of improving how government serves people. While the project has a defined timeline, we believe in open communication and proactive career support. You’ll be kept informed of contract status — and we’ll be here to help you grow into what’s next, whether within this project or beyond it. This is a full-time position contingent on contract award by our client, with a defined performance period of one year with two one-year option periods. This role offers you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a project that aligns with Bixal’s mission of delivering innovative, human-centered solutions. While the role has a fixed duration, we are committed to transparency and collaboration, keeping you informed about contract updates and new opportunities. At Bixal, we support your professional journey, ensuring your experience reflects our inclusive, purpose-driven culture and prepares you for future success. Compensation: The salary range for this role is $95,000 – $120,000. In the spirit of transparency, most offers tend to land near the midpoint of the range. We make compensation decisions thoughtfully, considering your experience, the skills you bring, and our commitment to internal equity. Fairness and transparency are core to how we operate. Responsibilities: Develop and execute outreach campaigns to drive higher adoption rates of DataConnect and increased usage of data to drive decisions Lead content development (includes creation, editing and publishing relevant content based on stated objectives) to support outreach strategies tailored to identified audiences Manage outreach strategies in collaboration with a broader outreach team Conduct stakeholder engagement efforts to understand diverse user needs Distill data and learnings from stakeholder engagement to be used for strategic decisions and practical implementation Leverage analytics tools and platforms to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and use the metrics to recommend improvements Other relevant duties as assigned and qualified/trained to perform Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, plus at least 5 years of related experience in marketing, communications or a similar field Excellent stakeholder communication skills – ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences Excellent organizational skills – ability to manage multiple content calendars Strong writing and editing skills Experience in human-centered strategies, methods, and approaches Demonstrated experience with digital content creation Experience in public relations, media and marketing Experience with analyzing and distilling SEO data Creative-thinker and problem-solver interested in participating in brainstorming sessions and improving best practices Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance Nice to Have Skills and Experience: Experience with CMCS (Medicaid) Experience using Confluence or similar Experience in a federal consulting or government environment How We Support Our Team: Flex hours 401K with matching incentive Parental Leave Medical/dental/vision benefits Flex Spending Account Company provided short-term disability and life insurance Commuter benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) 11 Paid holidays Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.