ASSYST is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Communications Strategist to support our clients Chief Information Officer (CIO) and broader IT leadership team. This individual will play a critical role in developing and executing strategic communications that drive awareness, engagement, and alignment across a dynamic and fast-paced IT environment.

Job Title: Communications Strategist
Location: Rockville, MD (Onsite)

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft speeches, presentations, talking points, emails, and other communications for the CIO.
• Support the CIO in delivering thought leadership content, such as presentations, panel materials, and talking points.
• Articulate cost savings, return on investment, and other value advantages of IT innovation and services in non-technical, compelling narratives.
• Translate complex IT strategies, digital transformation initiatives, and technology roadmaps into accessible narratives for non-technical audiences.
• Ensure consistent messaging across the IT department.
• Develop and execute communication strategies that drive awareness, understanding, and engagement around IT initiatives.
• Support communication planning for technology rollouts, policy changes, and system upgrades as directed by the CIO.
• Partner with appropriate stakeholders to manage messaging during high-impact incidents.
• Prepare timely and transparent updates for leadership and employees during crises.
• Prepare briefing materials, decks, and reports for executive-level and other key stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, branding, executive communications, or strategic communications—ideally supporting senior technology leadership.
• Exceptional writing, storytelling, and editing skills—able to adjust tone and complexity for different audiences.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical and business concepts clearly.
• Experience in large, matrixed organizations and working with C-level executives.
• Background in IT, digital transformation, or enterprise technology is strongly preferred.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with change management communications (e.g., PROSCI, ADKAR frameworks)
• Familiarity with ITIL or Agile methodologies
• Knowledge of enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, cloud platforms, cybersecurity)

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.