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Communications Specialist

Reston, VA
Full Time On-site

Job Summary:

Are you a communications professional who excels at transforming complex information into clear, compelling messages? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where keeping teams informed, aligned, and engaged is essential? If so, this role may be a great fit.

We are seeking a Communications Specialist to provide strategic internal communications support for the Finance and Accounting organization, ensuring consistent, timely, and impactful messaging for leaders and employees. In this role, you will distill complex information into clear, accessible communications that promote leadership alignment, support effective decision‑making, and enhance overall employee understanding. Finance and Accounting sits at the center of the company’s financial stewardship—driving performance, shaping business decisions, and enabling long‑term value creation.

As the organization continues to evolve, scale, and strengthen its global capabilities, this role plays a critical part in communicating how Finance and Accounting contributes to operational excellence and advances the company’s overall strategic goals. The successful candidate will excel in a matrixed environment, demonstrate sound judgment and discretion, and partner closely with leaders across Finance, Corporate Affairs & Marketing, and related functions.

This position is designated as part-time telework under Bechtel’s global policy and requires a minimum of three days per week in person at the assigned office or project. Weekly schedules will be determined in coordination with the supervisor and functional leadership.
"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership” #LI-AM3 

Major Responsibilities:

  • Support the planning and execution of internal communications strategies, including measuring effectiveness and continuously improving content and channels.
  • Partner with Finance, Corporate Affairs & Marketing, and other stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and optimize communication touchpoints across the organization.
  • Develop and deliver executive communications, including leadership messages, all‑hands updates, talking points, and content for a variety of internal platforms.
  • Distill complex information into clear, accessible messages that promote leadership alignment, support effective decision‑making, and strengthen overall employee understanding.
  • Shape and evolve the Finance & Accounting narrative, communicating the organization’s role in driving performance, enabling operational excellence, and supporting long‑term business strategy.
  • Manage communications projects and deliverables for executive meetings, organizational milestones, program updates, and special events.
  • Lead communications for strategic initiatives and provide support for special projects and senior leadership priorities as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication and narrative development skills for executive and employee audiences.
  • Experience building and executing strategic communications plans.
  • Proven ability to translate complex financial, commercial, and project information into clear, engaging messages.
  • Strong project management, time management, and attention to detail in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
  • High degree of judgment, discretion, and confidence when working with executives and project leadership.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to advise and influence when needed.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard communication tools.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

  • Experience supporting project finance, FP&A, or investment/development organizations, including senior executives (CFO, COO, President).
  • Solid understanding of capital-intensive businesses, including infrastructure, energy, engineering, or investment-driven environments.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards