Senior Manager, Health Communications

Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.

The Work

At ICF Next we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients and committed to making a positive change in the world. Join our community of mission-driven creatives communicators strategists and technologists to challenge the status quo.

Are you passionate about bringing bold ideas to life through strategic communication and marketing campaignsWerelooking for aProject Managerwho thrives at the intersection of creativity and organizationwithin public health. In this roleyoulllead high-impact projects that amplify our brand engage diverse audiences and deliver measurable results. From concept to executionyoullbe the driving force behind seamless collaboration innovative storytelling and flawless delivery. If you love managing details while keeping an eye on the big picture this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Job Location:Candidatesmustresidein Texas and be available for on-site work. Preference will be given to thoselocatedin Austin though applicants from otherlocationswill also be considered.

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What You Will Do:

• Oversee a multi-disciplinary team of communications professionals and subject matter experts (SMEs) supporting a high-profileindustry-led publicawareness campaign.

• Serve as the lead point of contact for the client responsible for executing requests and managing overall program delivery.

• Work collaboratively with team leads and SMEs responsible forcampaignstrategy anddeliveryand evaluation; work closely with managers to develop and administer budgets commitments plans and schedules staffing and other contract management requirements.

• Advise the client on strategic planning forintegrated marketing effortsensuring alignment withclientobjectivesand priorities.

• Manage relationships with senior-level clientsand industry stakeholdersto ensure programmatic success buy-in andclient satisfaction adjusting course when needed andmaintainingan agile approach to program execution.

• Oversee and review deliverables andcampaignmaterial to ensure quality control and alignment with the clients vision.

• Launch andmonitorcampaignpulses across multiple channels including digital marketing social media paid media and public relations.

• Provide regular updates to stakeholders including team members clients or management on campaign progress and key performance indicators.

• Prepare post-campaign reports including detailed analysis of results lessons learned and recommendations for future campaigns.

What You Will BringWithYou:

• Bachelors degree in communications public relations ora relevantfield.

• At least 7 years of experienceleadingpublic healthmarketingand communicationseffortsmanaging large-scale campaignsoutreachand engagementprogramsU.S. Citizenship(required byour clientsfor the position)

What We Would Like YouToBringWithYou:

• Ability and experience communicating effectively (speaking and writing) to diverse audiences to conveypublic health-related processes problems and solutions.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or related certifications

• Masters degree in communications public health social sciences business or associated disciplines a plus

• Experience with public health program/project management(with a focus on topics such as maternaland childhealth emergencyservices program member recruitment and retentionsubstance abuse prevention mental health support andXYZ

• Knowledge ofTexas Health and Human Services Commission and Texas Department of State Health Servicesculture and processes

• Experience with earned media and press operations issues management

• Experience with media buying and paid social strategies.

• Experience working in an agency environment or with clients.

• Prior award-winning campaign experience a plus

Professional Skills:

• Demonstrated experience infast-paced dynamic environment with the ability to be a hands-on trusted problem solver and leader.

• Demonstrated experience providing senior-level counsel tosenior-levelclientsin thepubliccommercialorNGOsectors.

• Superior verbal written organizational and time management skills as well as attention to detail.

• Ability to think creatively and provide unique solutions and rationale for solutions to clients communications challenges/problems.

• Ability to quickly understand problems synthesizelarge amountsof information and provide succinct recommendations that tie back to overall account communication strategies and tactics.

• Strong project management skills including planning organization and multitasking.

• Proficiencywith project management tools (e.g. Smartsheet Asana Trello ) and MS Office Suite.

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