Strategic Communications and Program Management Analyst

Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Strategic Communications and Program Management Analyst to join our Defense and Security Segment, where they will support the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC is an independent government agency, working to achieve recognition as a global leader in consumer product safety. The agency is responsible for issuing and enforcing mandatory standards and developing voluntary standard standards for Trade Industry, educating consumers and trade industry, and recalling unsafe products. The Strategic Communications and Program Management Analyst will be responsible for providing day-to-day support and developing key deliverables for a pilot program that supports the agency mission.

What you will do:

• Support development and execution of project tasks/deliverables

• Provide coordination and preparation support for 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.

• Develop creative solutions with team members and the Project Manager to address the CPSC customers' needs.

• Develop recommendations based on research, analysis, understanding of project progress, and understanding of stakeholder needs. These recommendations will support CPSC's decision-making

• Provide support in developing presentations, graphics, and sleek 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.

• Support multiple, concurrent tasks, while ensuring technical accuracy, adherence to standards, and timely delivery of all products.

What You Will Need:

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to receive a CPSC Public Trust clearance

• Bachelor's degree

• 2-4 years minimum of professional full-time office 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 create professional, sleek presentations for executive- level customers (for internal CSPC audience) and trade industry stakeholders (for trade industry and/or public consumption)

• 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:

• Proficiency in MS SharePoint.

• Ability to adapt quickly and develop successful professional relationships with the Guidehouse team, the customer, and their stakeholders (both internal and external)

• Government contracting and/or management consulting experience

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, cr