Health Communications Senior Associate

Job Family:

Travel Required:

Clearance Required:

What You Will Do:

• 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).

• Bachelors 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 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:

• Masters 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.

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

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