Artemis is seeking a full-time Communications Associate with a deep understanding of strategic communication, planning, writing and consulting best practices. The Communications Associate will be responsible for assisting with the development of a large-scale Strategic Plan and Learning Agenda for a client in the federal sector. In addition, the Communications Associate will be responsible for assisting with environmental scans; creating an engagement toolkit for internal and external audiences; helping with the development and analysis of surveys; and participating in listening sessions with a variety of stakeholders.

The Communications Associate role requires a self-starter, proactive problem solver and action-oriented team player with previous experience in communications consulting and strategic planning. 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.

This position is remote. However, travel for occasional in-person meetings may be required.

• Translate complex scientific messaging into plain language to ensure materials are easy to read, understand and use.
• Plan, generate and deliver client-ready materials for stakeholders, including client leadership.
• Work with government points of contact and other subject matter experts to develop an engagement toolkit that will be used in Strategic Plan and Learning Agenda activities.
• Develop PowerPoint slides, talking points, flyers, social media content and other traditional communications products to help solicit input from stakeholders.
• Produce standardized surveys for use at engagement events, listening sessions and more to collect feedback from internal and external audiences.
• Collect, interpret and synthesize content into plain language upon which audiences can quickly act.
• Create story-driven narratives that form the foundation of digital outreach campaigns.
• Recommend strategic planning concepts and new approaches for communication activities that incorporate leading best practices and methodologies.
• Ensure content conveys critical information and reflects key messaging in a standardized and consistent tone and voice.
• Review all products produced under the contract for errors, tone and formatting consistency.
• Ensure all products align with client style guides and federal plain language standards.
• Assist with the development of project management documents, schedules and reports, as requested.

• 3 years of experience in a strategic role.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Proven experience leading strategic planning, communications and outreach efforts.
• Experience developing slide decks, talking points, social media, strategic plans, toolkits and other communications and outreach products.
• Demonstrated experience in developing surveys and articulating, synthesizing and interpreting results to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to translate scientific publications and other technical information into written materials that are concise, yet thorough.
• Demonstrated experience with industry-leading communications tools and platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, Microsoft Office, social media).
• Strategic thinker with a forward-looking approach to marketing trends and technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Experience supporting complex projects and transformation efforts within the federal government.
• Comfortability with supporting complex client relationships.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• 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 senior-level 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.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking support for its development of the FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan and Learning Agenda, particularly in performing an environmental scan and in engaging NSF communities to provide input to the plan. NSF’s strategic plan process begins with an assessment of the current operating environment and identification of opportunities and risks in that environment in the years to come. NSF’s environmental scan for the FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan will help identify opportunities to advance the agency’s mission of scientific discovery in key areas, and train the next generation of scientists and engineers.