Government and Public Sector - Senior Communications Specialist

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From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world. 

 

The opportunity 

 

We’re currently looking for qualified business analyst professionals interested in helping US federal, state and local agencies better manage their programs and projects. If you are looking to make an impact in how our government provides its services, then come join us! 

 

Your key responsibilities 

 

Our Senior Communications specialist will work with government clients to support and improve a broad range of operations, including documentation and communications, problem solving, editing and copywriting. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to meaningful and complex projects, while working with multidisciplinary teams and industry leaders. Key responsibilities of the position may include any of the following: 

 

• Delivering strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for creating comprehensive documentation like requirement specifications, process flows, and user stories
• Eliciting, documenting, and analyzing information
• Providing advice, assistance and written recommendations on strategic initiatives and process improvement opportunities
• Applying knowledge of federal communication guidelines like plain language guidelines and 508 compliance
• Adhering to style guides, editing and writing
• Applying industry knowledge of how government agencies operate
• Applying understanding of technical and government terms and translate to all audiences
• Ability to track, manage, and ensure project tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Serving as a trusted client advisor, assisting in project delivery
• Contributing to ongoing improvement initiatives by evaluating existing processes
• Interacting with stakeholders from diverse departments to comprehend their needs, challenges, and objectives

• Developing people through effective leadership, coaching and mentoring of all levels of staff  

Skills and attributes for success 

 

• Knowledge of federal communication guidelines like plain language guidelines and 508 compliance
• Ability to adhere to a style guide
• Industry knowledge of how government agencies operate