Internal Communications Specialist

Overview/ Job Responsibilities

The Internal Communications Specialist will support the Marketing Manager, the Chief Executive Officer, and other senior leaders in the planning, development and execution of internal communication efforts that both support the business needs of the organization and increase employee engagement with business priorities. The ideal candidate has experience at a Government contractor or within the Federal Government on internal communications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads communication planning and execution for business initiatives and organizational changes.
• Analyzes strategic inputs to develop communications that inform internal audiences.
• Creates, measures, and delivers clear, engaging content across internal channels.
• Develops messaging frameworks and communications for senior leaders.
• Develops project plans, drafts timelines, and prioritizes tasks to achieve communication milestones.
• Collects and analyzes communication metrics and employee feedback to inform content strategy and improve effectiveness.
• Understands business needs and challenges, recommending communication solutions that drive clarity and impact.
• Explains ideas clearly and offers alternatives
• Collaborates across departments to ensure consistent messaging and resource alignment.
• Works under limited supervision, demonstrating initiative and ownership of complex communication projects.

The salary for this position is approximately $80,000 - 90,000/year.

This is a remote position with occasional on-site meetings in Tysons, VA, Greenbelt, MD, and Woodbridge, VA. Ideal candidates will be within commuting distance of the DC Metro area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field or the equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in communications or related field.
• Strong storytelling and messaging skills tailored to diverse employee audiences.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in writing
• Ability to analyze communication effectiveness using metrics and feedback.
• Experience supporting change management and organizational initiatives.
• Skilled in stakeholder management and executive communication support.

About Us

Founded in 1993, ERT’s comprehensive, data-driven science, engineering, and technology solutions solve high-profile and critical Federal Earth and space mission challenges, preserve lives and property, and sustain and enhance national and economic security. In early 2026, ERT acquired Sev1Tech, expanding ERT’s ability to offer secure, mission-aligned digital solutions to support modernization, resilience and operational effectiveness for government customers operating in highly regulated mission environments. ERT and Sev1Tech together become a fully-diversified engineering and federal technology solutions firm with broad reach into space, civilian, and defense markets.

For questions or to submit a referral, please contact careers@ert.space.

CompensationERT considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including the location, scope, and associated responsibilities of the specific position, as well as a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

BenefitsAll full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation plan
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance
• Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses

ERT is VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.