Communications Consultant, Public Health

Overview

Job Family
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Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required
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Up to 10%

Clearance Required
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Ability to Obtain Public Trust

As a Communications Consultant, you understand that effective, strategic communication is foundational to building awareness, understanding, and support for organizational initiatives. You will support cross-functional teams in developing and implementing communication strategies. You are comfortable working across multiple stakeholder groups, distilling complex and technical concepts into clear business terms, and recommending communication approaches that strengthen stakeholder alignment. You may engage directly with senior executive clients and internal teammates to advance communication priorities across the organization.

Responsibilities Will Include:

• Draft high-quality written materials across various mediums for leaders at multiple levels
• Support the development of campaign goals and communication products to inform, engage, and influence key stakeholders
• Develop dynamic content (e.g., website copy, talking points, blog posts, emails, leadership messages, and briefing materials) aligned to strategic goals
• Tailor messaging to diverse target audiences, including internal leadership, external partners, the public, and federal stakeholders
• Translate complex subject matter into clear, accessible messaging that communicates both the “what” and the “why”

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience developing and implementing strategic communication plans, preferably in a health or public health environment
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex or technical subject matter into clear, accessible messaging
• Experience engaging with leadership to present findings, discuss communication products, or support decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and manage multiple tasks or deliverables in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (US citizenship required)

• Background or experience in public relations, marketing, crisis communication, advertising, persuasion theory, or communication campaigns
• Ability to identify obstacles and opportunities that may affect the success of communications plans or initiatives, and recommend solutions appropriate to your level
• Experience leading communication campaigns or strategic initiatives
• Experience in public health or a health‑related field
• Experience in public health or health-related field

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$. 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.

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
• Student Loan Pay Down
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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