The Director of Communications will work closely with Artemis senior leadership to oversee a portfolio of communications, marketing, outreach and advertising projects for a variety of federal clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting federal clients; managing large- and small-scale communications projects; and mentoring other team members on industry-leading project management and communication best practices. This individual must have demonstrated experience communicating with both clients and team members; the ability to understand contract and task requirements quickly and thoroughly; and the capability to provide expert recommendations that have a direct impact on the program, contract, portfolio, deliverable or communication strategy. This individual must also become a trusted advisor, fostering relationships with clients to understand priorities and pain points that inform upcoming business development efforts for the portfolio.

The Director must be a self-starter, proactive problem-solver and action-oriented team player. This position will require an individual who can handle multiple priorities and teams; manage contact financials; build and maintain client relationships; proactively identify and mitigate risks; and remain poised under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

The Director must be able and willing to be partially billable on a contract, as needed. The Director must also be able and willing to travel for client engagements, as needed.

• Manage a portfolio of projects, working closely with Artemis senior leadership and contract project managers to ensure successful client delivery, contractual compliance and contract growth.
• Work with project managers to implement project tracking and reporting tools to improve project management and visibility of tasks across the portfolio.
• Facilitate quarterly check-in meetings with clients to solicit feedback, document performance and identify focus areas for enhancement or improvement.
• Facilitate weekly meetings with Artemis leadership to provide updates on contract status, risks (and mitigation solutions), financials and other key issues.
• Ensure contracts are completed in accordance with contract requirements.
• Raise risks and issues regarding contract status, budget and scope to Artemis leadership.
• Serve as a communications subject matter expert for project teams, providing project quality assurance and deliverable reviews to help ensure conformance to defined project requirements.
• Oversee development of communications engagement strategies and implement strategic marketing tactics in support of campaigns, programs and events.
• Remain up to date on industry trends and innovative ways to deliver solutions.

• 7-10 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 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 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.