Communications Specialist (Poly required)

IDS International idsinternational.com Open · verified Sep 18, 2026

Columbia Full-time Mid-level Communications

Mid-level Communications role at IDS International. Columbia · full-time · $70,000–$90,000 base.

SalaryStated by IDS International

$70,000 – $90,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

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What you'll do

You'll build communications strategies and multimedia deliverables for federal and commercial clients
You'll research, write, and edit messaging, briefings, reports, and outreach content for varied audiences
You'll lead discovery sessions, workshops, and information-sharing activities with stakeholders
You'll present recommendations and concepts while supporting client engagement and strategic solutions
You'll manage schedules, budgets, quality checks, brand standards, and delivery requirements

What you bring

You have a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, English, or a related field
You bring at least five years of relevant communications, marketing, public affairs, or related experience
You hold an active TS/SCI clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph
You communicate strongly in writing, speech, and presentations and use Microsoft Office Suite
You can manage competing priorities, work with limited direction, and provide writing samples

Who this fits

You'll work full time on site in Columbia, Maryland, with occasional evening, weekend, or holiday coverage based on customer and project needs. Regular, predictable attendance is expected, and the role may involve occasionally moving less than twenty pounds.

From the employer

Job Title

Communications Specialist

Why IDS?

IDS believes in resolving conflict and building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.

Locations

Columbia, MD

Shifts Available

This is a full-time, on-site position. Candidates must be flexible and available to support occasional evening, weekend, or holiday requirements based on customer and project needs.

Job Description

IDS is seeking an experienced Communications Specialist for ADG Creative, an IDS subsidiary, to support strategic communications and marketing initiatives for federal and commercial clients. The ideal candidate will develop and execute communications strategies, create compelling content for a variety of audiences, collaborate with stakeholders, and support outreach and engagement efforts. This position requires exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Duties

• Support corporate communications and marketing efforts, including communications strategy development, content creation, and presentations.

• Plan and develop the creation and execution of strategic communications and multimedia deliverables.

• Research, write, and edit tailored messaging for internal stakeholders, external partners, leadership, and current and future workforce audiences.

• Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop briefings, white papers, talking points, articles, reports, marketing content, outreach materials, and other communications products.

• Develop innovative communications approaches to support change management, outreach, workforce development, and corporate initiatives.

• Coordinate and facilitate discovery sessions, workshops, and information-sharing activities.

• Advise clients, provide recommendations, and support the development of strategic marketing and communications solutions.

• Assist in managing project schedules, budgets, customer engagement activities, and service delivery requirements.

• Ensure all communications products are aligned with brand standards and consistent in style, quality, and messaging.

• Adhere to established standards, best practices, and processes for content creation, quality control, delivery, and content repurposing.

• Present communications concepts and ideas effectively to clients and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant communications, marketing, public affairs, or related experience preferred.

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, leadership, and team members.

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and competing priorities.

• Self-starter with the ability to operate with limited direction.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

• Writing samples required.

Compensation

• $70,000 - $90,000 annually

• Benefits

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

If you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply, please email accommodation@idsinternational.com and we will follow up with you. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email.