Communications, Reporting and Performance Management Specialist

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AECOM has an excellent career opportunity for a creative, strategic Communications, Reporting and Performance Management Specialist to support a global infrastructure and investment activity focused on accelerating project development and mobilizing private capital.  The U.S. Department of State (DOS) funded Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Fund Task Order serves as a platform providing infrastructure transaction advisory services and technical assistance on a flexible, rapid response basis for public or private sector projects in target corridors

The Communications, Reporting, and Performance Management Specialist plays a central role in shaping PGI communications for internal and external audiences, including DOS and other U.S. Government agencies, host government counterparts and other stakeholder, development finance organizations, and the private sector. The position emphasizes clear storytelling, professional presentation, and results-focused project reporting, translating complex project information and performance data into compelling narratives that demonstrate progress, value, and impact.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Communications and Storytelling

• Develop clear, engaging written products including executive summaries, presentations, briefs, success stories, project profiles, and thought-leadership content.
• Craft narratives that explain infrastructure transactions, project development milestones, and investment readiness in a concise, audience-appropriate manner.
• Support internal and external communications and outreach activities such as website content, social media posts, press releases, talking points, and investor-facing materials.
• Translate technical, financial, and regulatory information into accessible language for non-technical audiences.
• Ensure consistent tone, messaging, and visual identity across all communications materials.

Reporting and Performance Tracking

• Prepare structured internal and client-facing reports and project deliverables that summarize activity progress, technical milestones, and outcomes.
• Manage light-touch performance tracking in support of the project’s monitoring and evaluation approach, focusing on milestones, outputs, and results rather than compliance-driven reporting.
• Develop and maintain simple tools, templates, and processes to collect and organize qualitative and quantitative information from technical teams.
• Synthesize performance data into clear visual formats such as charts, dashboards, and infographics to support decision-making and communications.
• Support learning and adaptive management by highlighting trends, lessons learned, and emerging results.

Coordination and Quality Control

• Coordinate closely with technical, commercial, and management teams to gather inputs and ensure accuracy and consistency across communications products and project deliverables
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment.
• Support event planning and internal communities of practice
• Maintain a consistent tone, style, and branding in all communication materials that are 508 compliant and adhere to the client’s branding and marking guidelines.
• Maintain high editorial standards for clarity, accuracy, and professionalism.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, international development, business plus eight (8) years of experience or related experience.
• Experience with USAID and/or DOS policies, procedures, branding and marking and reporting requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 plus years of international development or foreign assistance experience, including supporting project communications for US federal contracts.
• Experience supporting infrastructure, energy, transportation, digital, or investment-related projects, particularly in a private-sector, consulting, or transaction-focused environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical or financial concepts clearly to senior decision-makers and external audiences.
• Strong professional writing and editing skills, with experience producing executive-level materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience creating polished presentations is essential.
• Familiarity with visual communication tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, data visualization software) preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working with multidisciplinary teams and synthesizing inputs from technical specialists.

• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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