Who we are and why you should join us:

As a consultant at Partner Forces, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our clients’ day in and day out. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, our partners, and our clients to ideate, initiate and complete tasks, projects, and initiatives. You will work on mission-oriented projects, where you will bring forward actionable insights, solve complex problems, and thrive on delivering meaningful solutions.

Partner Forces is grounded in our core values of integrity, diversity, positivity, candor, determination, and teamwork. Our culture is a reflection of this, ensuring that we:

• Apply solution-oriented thinking to challenges and opportunities.
• Thrive by remaining agile and embracing change.
• Work to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued as teammates and contributors.
• Bring out the best in others by applying sound judgment and exuding principled genuineness.
• Embrace a continuous learning and growth mindset.
• Encourage an open dialogue even when it is hard.
• Continuously promoting teamwork and collaboration to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and teams.

As an employee at Partner Forces, you’ll join a diverse team of consultants who share a passion for prioritizing collaboration, crafting solutions to mitigate risk, protecting critical infrastructure and helping our national security and industry partner tackle their most pressing challenges. At Partner Forces, we take our employees’ well-being and growth as seriously as we do our mission. You will be challenged every day, but we know that business and individual growth go hand-in-hand, so we offer a wide array of benefits that support the well-being and personal and professional development of our employees.

What we are looking for:

Partner Forces is seeking a Communications Analyst to support a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) client. This position will play a key role in supporting strategic communications initiatives across the contract. The primary responsibility set for this position involves developing content for internal and external stakeholders, assisting in the execution of communications plans, and leading timely, high-quality communications deliverables. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication expertise and analytical skills to create and manage strategic communications efforts, ensure clarity in messaging, and support DHS initiatives through effective content delivery and stakeholder engagement.

What you will do as a Communications Analyst:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government personnel and teaming partners. 
• Develop, edit, and manage clear, concise communications materials (e.g., reports, fact sheets, presentations, newsletters) to support DHS’s initiatives and other mission-critical projects.
• Collaborate with government leadership and subject matter experts to craft communication strategies that effectively convey project goals, updates, and outcomes to a diverse audience.
• Assist in preparing and disseminating content for internal communications, ensuring consistency with DHS branding and messaging guidelines.
• Manage stakeholder communications, including drafting memos, meeting summaries, and internal briefs to keep all parties informed.
• Lead timely high-quality deliverables in support of the contract mission.
• Ensure all materials and content comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, providing accessibility for all audiences.
• Review deliverables for accuracy and quality.
• Contribute to client development activities and internal corporate initiatives.

Qualifications

• US Citizen (the nature of our contract requires employees be US citizens)
• Ability to obtain and maintain DHS HQ suitability required; current preferred.
• BA/BS degree required.
• DHS and/or government experience preferred.
• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of Section 508 compliance and experience ensuring accessibility in communications products.
• Ability to multi-task and excel in a team environment.
• Creative problem-solver with experience defining and communicating processes, addressing pain points, and introducing process improvements.
• Enjoy working in a highly collaborative and fast-paced team environment.
• Have the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and comfort with ambiguity.

Next Steps:

If your application looks like a match, someone from our People Operations team will reach out to schedule a phone screening. During this conversation, we will determine if a current or future position aligns with your experience and skills. If things go well, from there you'll meet with members from the project team, including the hiring manager and teammates, and possibly be asked to prepare a presentation, submit a writing assessment, or something else to showcase your practical knowledge. If we find you are a match, you’ll get a call offering you the role. While we wish we could hire every great candidate who comes our way, the reality is that we can't. If you are not selected, we will be sure to connect with you and let you know so you can move on with your search. We will also keep your resume for future needs.

We look forward to reviewing your application!