Communications Outreach Specialist

Requisition ID

2026-4440

Job Summary

Artemis is seeking a Communications Outreach Specialist to support the development of communications materials that build brand and product awareness through targeted media campaigns. This role assists in executing outreach activities that reach key audiences and stakeholders.

The Communications Outreach Specialist role requires a self-starter, proactive problem solver and action-oriented team player with previous experience in developing communications materials and supporting targeted media and outreach campaigns. This position needs an individual that is committed to providing superior service, poised under pressure and has a positive and flexible attitude.

This is a contingent hire position. Offers will be contingent upon client approval, ability to meet security requirements, and the ability to adhere to any on-site requirements (which may change at contract award).

Remote work is anticipated. However, all candidates should be local to the Washington, DC metro area as on-site work may be required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of communications materials to build brand and product awareness.
• Support the planning and execution of targeted media campaigns.
• Coordinate outreach activities to reach key audiences and stakeholders.
• Help track and report on outreach campaign activities and results.
• Collaborate with the communications team to ensure consistent messaging.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of demonstrated experience assisting in the development of communications materials to build brand and product awareness through targeted media campaigns.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Communications, or a related field.
• Experience supporting targeted media and outreach campaigns.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance and/or DHS suitability determination.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking, analytical and time management skills.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and work well with others.
• Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and solutions logically both written and orally.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to receive feedback from clients and implement changes quickly and effectively.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.

Client Information

Within the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Immigration Records and Identity Services (IRIS) Directorate manages immigration information and provides verification and person centric identity services critical to components of DHS’s strategic efforts to enforce immigration laws and protect the American people. The Verification Division (VER), within IRIS, provides timely and accurate employment eligibility verification services to employers and citizenship or immigration status verification to federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies. VER manages Form I-9 guidance, E-Verify, E-Verify+, and the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program. These programs support lawful employment eligibility verification and proper administration of public benefits.

ICIMS DROP DOWN QUESTIONS

Aptive Org (highlight one)

• MSS
• CRP
• HSG
• DTS
• SES
• ART

Funding Available Date (highlight one)

• 1-5 ASAP
• NA

Hiring Manager

• Jess Overbeck

Priority Ranking (highlight one)

• 1 - High (Sold and Funded - Revenue Impacting or KP Replacement)
• 2 - Medium (Sold but Funding is Contingent, OR Not Revenue Impacting)
• 2 - Medium (B&P High PWIN - Above 50%)
• 3 - Low (B&P Low PWIN (Below 50%)
• 3 - Low (Other - Pipeline)

Sector Lead

• Same as HM

Compensation, min and max

• Minimum : $58,000
• Maximum : $78,000

Desired Start Date

• Sept. 30, 2026

Number of Openings

• 1

Interviewers

• Jess Overbeck
• Beth Schwartz

Supervisory Position (highlight one)

• Yes
• No

Contract Vehicle

• GSA MAS

Customer

• UCSIS

Project Type (highlight one)

• FFP
• FFP-LOE
• HYBRID-FFP/LABOR HOUR
• COST PLUS
• T&M/LABOR HOUR
• INDIRECT
• TBD

HR DATA

Job Category

• Corporate (HR, Finance, IT, Recruiting, Marketing, BD)
• Non-corporate / Artemis Health Solutions LOB

Position Type (highlight one)

• Regular full-time
• Regular part-time
• Contract

Travel (highlight one)

• None
• 10%
• 25%
• 50%
• 75+%

Security Clearance Required (highlight one)

• NACI
• Public trust
• DHS Suitability
• DHS CBP Background Investigation
• Secret
• Top Secret
• TS/SCI
• TS/SCI with Poly
• Yankee White

Clearance Status (highlight one)

• Active
• Able to obtain
• N/A

Location (highlight one)

• Remote
• Hybrid
• Client site (Camp Springs, MD)
• Contractor HQ

EEO Category

• Recruiting team to complete

FLSA Status

• Recruiting team to complete

Functional Titles

• Same as general title

Artemis Role (highlight one)

• Trainee
• Analyst
• Associate
• Senior Associate
• Specialist
• Manager
• Senior Manager
• Director
• VP
• Chief

Screening Questions (3 required)

• Describe your experience developing communications materials that build brand or product awareness.
• How have you supported targeted media or outreach campaigns to reach specific audiences?
• Tell us about your role on a communications team and how you ensured consistent messaging.