Social Media Planner (Top Secret cleared)

The Company

At ICF Next, we are driven by the opportunity to solve complex challenges that matter. Our teams combineexpertisein science, technology, analytics, and program management to help government clients tackle critical national priorities. We are fearless in exploringnew ideas, relentless in delivering results for our clients, and committed to making a meaningful impact. We bring together strategists, creatives, technologists, and communicators to deliver integrated marketing and recruitment solutions that strengthen mission-driven organizations.

The Work

ICF Next is seeking a Social Media Planner to support a high-visibility federal client within the national security space, focused on large-scale recruitment marketing and employer branding initiatives.This is a fully onsite role within a secure government environment requiring close, day-to-day collaboration with client stakeholders. The role supports the planning, coordination, and execution of social media activities across multiple platforms, ensuring alignment with recruitment goals, content strategies, and employer brand standards.

The planner will work closely with strategists, content creators, and stakeholders to manage content calendars, coordinate approvals, and support consistent, high-quality publishing across channels. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience managing social media workflows in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Job Location

Onsite – Washington, DC (government facility, Metro accessible). All work is performedonsitein a secure federal environment. Limited telework may be authorized only aspermittedby the client and contract requirements.

What You Will Do

• Plan and manage social media content calendars across platforms (LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)

• Coordinate development, review, and approval of social media content with internal teams and client stakeholders

• Schedule and publish content in alignment with campaign priorities, brand standards, and accessibility requirements (Section 508)

• Support execution of social media campaigns, including organic and paid initiatives

• Monitor social media channels for engagement, comments, and trends, and escalate issues as needed

• Conduct social listening activities toidentifyaudience insights, trends, and opportunities

• Track content performance and contribute to reporting on key metrics such as reach, engagement, and growth

• Ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and visual identity across all social platforms

• Support real-time and event-based content execution, including rapid-turnaround posting needs

• Maintain documentation, workflows, and collaboration tools to support efficient content production and publishing

What You Will Bring With You

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance

• Ability to work onsite full-time in Washington, DC

• U.S. citizenship

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or related field

• 5+ years of professional experience supporting social media planning, coordination, and execution for organizational or brand accounts

What We Would Like You to Bring With You

• Experience supporting federal government or public-sector communications programs

• Familiarity with recruitment marketing, employer branding, or talent acquisition campaigns

• Experience using social media management tools (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or similar platforms)

• Experience managing content calendars, publishing workflows, and approval processes

• Familiarity with social media analytics and performance reporting

Professional Skills

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Ability to follow structured processes while adapting to changing priorities

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across interdisciplinary teams

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEOpolicy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations. 

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