Strategic Communications Specialist

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist to join our Defense and Security Segment in support of a federal government agency. The Strategic Communications Specialist will be responsible for providing task leadership, day-to-day support and developing key deliverables for a program office that provides direct support to the agency mission.

• Develop and execute project tasks/deliverables and support the Project Manager in finalizing project tasks/deliverables.
• Support multiple, concurrent tasks, while ensuring technical accuracy, adherence to standards, and timely delivery of all products.
• Coordinate and direct team members in completion of strategic communications products and inputs to larger deliverables.
• Organize and actively participate in client meetings, including scheduling meetings; drafting and delivering agendas, meeting presentations and meeting minutes; providing and archiving required documentation; and documenting, tracking and following-up on action items.
• Help inform decision-making through development of presentations, data visualizations and trackers.
• Develop executive briefings, talking points, and strategic communications/work products such as newsletters, infographics, and other related marketing materials and graphics that promote program awareness and updates.

What You Will Need

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust
• Bachelor’s degree
• FIVE (5) years of professional experience in an office setting, including TWO (2) years of strategic communications experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Critical and strategic thinking to solve problems and develop innovative solutions to client’s management and operational challenges
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-based work environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and quick-turn deliverables
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially MS PowerPoint, and MS Word

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Active DHS or Component clearance
• Proficiency in MS SharePoint.
• Experience leading and directing teams in completion of tasks
• Ability to adapt quickly and develop successful professional relationships with the Guidehouse team, the customer, and their stakeholders (both internal and external)
• Experience in performing data analysis; strong analytical skills with the ability to manipulate and analyze complex data sets.

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 Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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