Senior Communications Specialist

We’re excited to share an upcoming opportunity pending contract award. The contract award decision is anticipated by the end of April. While the role is contingent upon the award, we will begin the hiring process in advance and extend contingent offers to selected candidates.
Senior Communications Specialists (Senior Account Executives) run work and projects, especially focused on the research, strategy, and execution phases; contribute substantively to solution design; ensure quality work product of more junior team member; and contribute meaningfully to the teams they are on. They manage up, down, and across teams. Senior Account Executives help sustain client relationships at the appropriate level, as well as discrete projects and assignments that require analysis, research, and trends. 

What You'll Do

• Contribute substantively to planning, research, writing, and strategy development 
• Consistently produce high-quality correspondence, communication materials, reports, and other types of materials for internal audiences and clients 
• Communicate directly with clients and external partners to implement strategies and tactics 
• Develop/review project plans and track project activities, timelines, and quality reviews 
• Manage social, paid, and traditional media outreach, including strategy, content development, and analytics 
• Contribute substantively to content creation by communicating ideas and working with integrated project teams of designers, writers, and digital strategists to develop creative and digital assets, including videos, websites, infographics, and more 
• Provide client service support with regular monitoring and reporting, managing timelines, proofreading, and client touchpoints 
• Ensure quality work product of more junior team members 
• Collaborate with other team members to address challenges and solve problems proactively 
• Attend and contribute substantively to meetings, including taking actionable notes in both internal and external meetings; assist with scheduling and logistics 
• Participate in new business process including research and proposal preparation 
• Contribute to organic growth 

What You'll Bring

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills 
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team and with key stakeholders and clients 
• Action-oriented, organized, proactive, and adaptable approach to project management 
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously 
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to customer service 

Education and Experience 
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public health, or related field 
• 2+ years of experience in communications role(s); health focus required
• Government contracting and/or agency experience strongly preferred 
• Media relations experience is a plus 
• A Ph.D. may be substituted for 3 years of required experience with a master’s degree or 4 years with a bachelor’s degree 

Work Eligibility & Requirements

• Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
• All work must be performed within the continental U.S. for the duration of employment, unless required by contract.
• Ability to work core hours aligned with Eastern Time, unless otherwise approved by your manager.
• Remote employees must maintain a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace free from distractions, with reliable internet and a mobile device that supports efficient work.

Where You'll Work

• Remote (with occasional in-person collaboration days)
• If you’re near one of our offices (Arlington, VA; Silver Spring, MD; or Novi, MI), you’ll join us in person one day every other month (6 times per year) for a fun, purpose-driven Collaboration Day. These days are filled with creative energy, meaningful connection, and team brainstorming!
• Non-local employees may be asked to join us on these days at an approved co-working space.

Altarum is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations disenfranchised by the health care system.  We work primarily on behalf of federal and state governments to design and implement solutions that achieve measurable results.  We combine our expertise in public health and health care delivery with technology development and implementation, practice transformation, training and technical assistance, quality improvement, data analytics, and applied research and evaluation. Our innovative solutions and proven processes lead to