Social Media Planner (Top Secret cleared)

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 performed onsite in a secure federal environment. Limited telework may be authorized only as permitted by 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 to identify audience 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

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Washington, DC
• U.S. citizenship required
• 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

At ICF Next, we are driven by the opportunity to solve complex challenges that matter. Our teams combine expertise in science, technology, analytics, and program management to help government clients tackle critical national priorities. We are fearless in exploring new 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., ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. 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 their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records., At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted . This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.