Technical Advisor – Communications and Policy

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies that elevate program visibility and amplify key messages on nutrition and chronic disease prevention.
• Use knowledge of nutrition science, communications and policy to write topical issue briefs on initiatives supported by the program.
• Lead the creation and dissemination of communications products and supporting materials.
• Build familiarity with nutrition-related laws, regulations, and policies and produce associated written products and responses as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with federal and external partners.
• Support Branch leadership in responding to internal and external requests and developing deliverables.
• Advise senior program leadership and team members on suggested communication strategies, message framing, media engagement and other media topics as needed.
• Create and disseminate communications products and supporting materials for the program.
• Ensure that documents conform to agency policies, branding and style.
• Assist with issue management, response development and real-time tracking of deliverables with urgent deadlines.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in communications, public health, public policy or a related field.
• 5 years of experience developing policy and/or communication products for government agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead the production of high-quality, error-free communication products, documents, and presentations.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership, subject matter experts and external partners.
• Proven ability to collaborate as part of a team while independently managing tasks and timelines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience engaging community partners and providing capacity-building or skill-based support.
• Ability to listen to and learn from a broad range of partners, encouraging meaningful participation and productive working relationships.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize, stay organized and meet deadlines.
• Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams.