Responsibilities

• Establish and develop relationships with key stakeholders and public affairs personnel of specialized advocacy groups.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with members of the press and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with other program offices to create outreach and engagement plans.
• Plan for conferences and continuously seek areas of improvement for the program.
• Identify opportunities for program leadership to engage with external organizations through speaking opportunities, workshops, and leadership meetings.
• Develop communication strategies and plans aligned with program objectives, including messaging, audiences, and channels.
• Research and write strategic communication plans to disseminate scientific research information to key audiences.
• Prepare written and electronic communications such as press releases, newsletters, web content, and scripts.
• Develop scientific and technical materials including talking points, FAQs, and educational content for various platforms.
• Conduct media and content analysis across social media, news sites, and scientific literature; report findings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field.
• Minimum of TWO (2) years of experience with developing and executing communication strategies and scientific/technical writing.
• Proficiency in creating diverse communication products (e.g., press releases, web content, multimedia scripts).
• Ability to analyze media, scientific literature, and data to inform communication strategies.
• Experience managing social media platforms, website content, and digital analytics.
• Familiarity with web hosting and digital content management tools.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.
• Incumbent capture – no other candidates were considered due to an identified incumbent who meets the labor category requirements provided by the customer

Preferred

• Experience supporting scientific or public health communication initiatives.
• Knowledge of media relations and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Experience with visual media design, including graphics, photography, or multimedia content creation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical and scientific writing.
• Familiarity with analytics tools and statistical analysis methods.
• Exposure to MATLAB or other technical software tools.
• Experience working in a federal or government-supported environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities