Health Communications Lead

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What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Health Communications Lead to lead strategic communications digital engagement and public health outreach initiatives supporting CDC and other federal health agencies. This role serves as a trusted advisor to federal clients providing communications leadership managing high-visibility projects and guiding multidisciplinary teams in the development implementation and evaluation of communication strategies that advance public health priorities.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead the development and execution of integrated communication strategies messaging frameworks and stakeholder engagement plans for CDC and other federal health programs.

• Serve as a primary advisor to federal clients and program leaders on communications strategy digital engagement public health messaging and risk communication approaches.

• Direct the creation and oversight of communication products including websites newsletters social media content executive briefing materials presentations reports and multimedia assets.

• Translate complex scientific technical and public health information into clear actionable communications tailored to diverse stakeholder audiences.

• Lead and oversee cross-functional teams responsible for content development editorial review stakeholder coordination and digital communications activities.

• Provide strategic oversight of communication clearance content governance quality assurance and compliance processes.

• Analyze digital performance metrics audience insights and communication outcomes to inform continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.

• Lead website modernization efforts content strategy initiatives content migrations and digital transformation activities.

• Ensure communication products comply with federal requirements including HHS standards Section 508 accessibility health literacy principles plain language guidance and agency communication policies.

• Mentor and develop junior communications staff while supporting project delivery business development and organizational growth initiatives.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelors degree.

• SIX (6) or more years of professional health communications experience including leadership of complex communications initiatives.

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD PUBLIC TRUST; candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Public Health Health Communication Communications Journalism Marketing or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience supporting CDC or other federal health agency communications programs including digital communications public health campaigns stakeholder engagement or strategic communications initiatives.

• Experience leading communication strategy development and execution for public health scientific or technical programs.

• Experience managing client relationships and advising senior leaders on communication outreach and engagement strategies.

• Experience overseeing federal communication review clearance governance and approval processes.

• Strong project management stakeholder management presentation facilitation writing and editing skills.

• Experience managing multiple priorities leading teams and delivering high-quality products in a client-facing consulting environment.

• Experience applying health literacy plain language audience-centered communication and behavior change communication principles.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite SharePoint and digital collaboration platforms.

• Experience with CDC Digital First Editor (DFE) or other federal content management systems.

• Knowledge of CDC Clear Communication Index methodologies and evidence-based public health communication practices.

• Experience using digital analytics audience segmentation SEO user experience (UX) or content strategy methodologies to inform communications decisions.

• Experience supporting public health emergency communications crisis communications or risk communication programs.

• Experience overseeing multimedia development video production graphic design or digital campaign implementation.

• Experience supervising staff mentoring team members and contributing to proposal development capture activities or business development efforts.

• PMP APR CMP or other relevant communications or project management certification.

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 Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law ordinance or regulation.

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