Health Communications Senior Associate Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Marketing / Advertising / PR

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Health Communications Senior Associate to support CDC and other federal health agency communications, digital engagement, and public health outreach initiatives. The successful candidate will have hands‑on experience supporting federal health agency (e.g., CDC) digital communications programs and will develop, execute, and evaluate communication products and strategies that advance public health priorities.

Responsibilities include:

Develop and implement communication strategies, messaging, and outreach plans for CDC and other federal health programs.
Create and manage digital content, including website and intranet content, newsletters, social media, presentations, briefing materials, and executive communications.
Translate complex scientific and public health information into clear, audience‑centered communications.
Coordinate with program leaders, scientists, staff, and stakeholders to develop communication products and campaigns.
Support content governance, editorial review, and communication clearance processes.
Monitor communication performance and digital analytics to inform content improvements.
Support website modernization, content migrations, digital engagement initiatives, and content management activities.
Ensure all products comply with agency, HHS, Section 508, health literacy, and plain language requirements.

What You Will Need:

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (i.e. US Citizenship required).
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field.
FOUR (4) or more years of professional health communications experience.
Direct experience supporting CDC digital communications programs, including development and management of content for CDC.gov, digital campaigns, social media, newsletters, or other CDC communication channels.
Experience working within CDC communication review, clearance, and approval processes.
Experience developing communication products for public health, scientific, or technical audiences.
Strong writing, editing, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.
Experience applying health literacy, plain language, and audience‑centered communication principles.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, or related field.
Experience with CDC Digital First Editor (DFE) or other federal content management systems.
Knowledge of CDC Clear Communication Index methodologies.
Experience with digital analytics, content strategy, SEO, or website modernization efforts.
Experience supporting public health emergency communications or risk communications.
Experience developing multimedia, graphic, or video communication products.

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

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…