Communications Lead

Bethesda, MD (On-site)

$113K/yr – $188K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Lead a cross-disciplinary team to develop and execute strategic communications for the government's advanced research mission, shaping campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and measurement across the IC.

  • Own and execute strategic communications plans
  • Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders
  • Oversee reporting and impact assessment

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Leading a diverse team of strategy, communications, and multimedia professionals in delivering high-quality and impactful products to drive the Government's advanced research mission forward.
  • Creating, executing, maintaining, and updating detailed strategic communication plans and campaigns.
  • Communicating with key internal and external stakeholders and facilitating strategic engagements.
  • Establishing new communication strategies, methods, and measures to improve outreach and assess impact of campaigns and engagements across the IC.
  • Supporting executive Government leaders in special needs related to outreach such as speeches, briefings, and communication surveys/tools.
  • Reviewing, maintaining, and updating weekly activity reports.
  • This role requires 5-days a week on client site in Bethesda, MD.

Requirements

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph
  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Media Studies, or a communications field.
  • TEN (10) or more years of experience leading and delivering strategic communications within the federal government and/or intelligence community, leading interdisciplinary teams within the intelligence community, and supporting executive-level intelligence community customers.

Preferred

  • Master's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Media Studies, or a related field.
  • Strong interpersonal, people management, and customer management skills.
  • Superior organization, leadership, and functional communication skills.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks across multiple individuals and ensure quality and timely delivery of end products.
  • Strong writing and editing skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience engaging with Government, academia, and industry.
  • Knowledge of graphic design and multimedia fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of web content design, development, and management fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of video production and photography fundamentals.

Benefits

  • Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
  • Benefits include:
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life
  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
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Communications Lead

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