Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist (Contract)
Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
Summary
This position offers an exciting opportunity to support a dynamic team focused on customer sales and engagement within the public sector. The role combines strategic communications, executive support, and operational coordination to deliver seamless customer experiences and organizational excellence. Working closely with account teams, administrative staff, and executive leadership, this team member will play a vital role in crafting compelling communications, coordinating high-impact events, and ensuring leadership is prepared for critical engagements. The position requires a proactive professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, demonstrates exceptional organizational abilities, and possesses strong communication skills. Success in this role depends on building effective relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, adapting quickly to changing priorities, and maintaining a positive, solution-oriented approach. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to customer success stories while supporting strategic business initiatives and executive communications.

Job Responsibilities

• Proactively collaborate with Executive Admin to manage calendars, schedules, and logistics for customer and executive engagements
• Coordinate and support customer events, executive meetings, and organizational communications
• Create keynote presentations, including scripting and PowerPoint development
• Prepare executive backgrounders, talking points, and follow-up actions for meetings and keynotes
• Develop and deliver weekly LinkedIn posts and bi-weekly internal newsletters
• Collect and share customer stories to highlight impact and success
• Partner closely with the Chief of Staff on activities in support of business strategy and planning to ensure the team is always prepared to meet deliverables within deadlines
• Use CoPilot and prompt engineering to enhance communications and streamline workflows
• Complete special projects as needed

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of administrative or project support experience in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering communications for senior leaders including executive backgrounders, talking points, presentations, and follow-up materials
• Previous experience in the technology or public sector preferred
• BA/BS degree preferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences including executives, partners, customers, and internal teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Office Systems
• Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Stakeholder management experience across diverse groups including account teams, administrative staff, and executive leadership
• Experience managing communications for events, meetings, and organizational initiatives including coordination, scripting, and post-event follow-up

Additional Details

• Location: Remote
• Duration: 7 months
• Pay Range*: $ $38 per hour
• Weekly Schedule: 30 hours
• Job Status: Non-Exempt

This Role Is Eligible For The Following Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Hospital plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.

• We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.