Strategic Communications Consultant

Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to support information technology (IT) initiatives for the Department of Homeland Security. This position will be responsible for performing and coordinating a range of communications and related tasks as part of a product management and stakeholder engagement support team. The individual must possess a high level of experience consulting for the federal government and be proficient at framing, developing, reviewing, and presenting communications deliverables to senior-level clients with minimal supervision. The individual must also be well informed on current IT security issues and relevant federal requirements and regulations. Strong technical writing and editing abilities are required.

Regular responsibilities include communications planning and coordination, performing technical writing and editing of contract deliverables, and developing templates to address contract deliverables and system gate reviews. The individual will provide a variety of management responsibilities and a willingness to be flexible in supporting numerous work products and deliverables, which may include meeting support, process documentation, and the development of organizational communications documents of varying types.

Day-to-day tasks include some or all of the following:

• Perform technical writing and editing and collaborate with SMEs to develop effect communications for a broad set of stakeholders using IT systems.

• Establish and manage formal communications functions and processes for a including communications plan, SOPs and guidelines, executive engagements, and target messaging..

• Coordinate the planning, development, review, and dissemination of communications relevant to the implementation of IT solutions.

• Write in a clear, non-technical, accessible, compelling, authentic, and accurate way about a broad range of issues

• Organize, manage, and develop content for internal and external engagements including client media engagements, webinars, videos, and social media platforms.

• Leverage attention to detail, flexibility, and initiative in managing assignments to adapt to quickly changing client priorities and ad hoc requests.

• Consistently deliver high-quality services and deliverables to clients.

• Present information/lead meetings and work directly with senior-level clients

• Progress tracking, reporting, and coordinating tasks across all phases of development and delivery

What You Will Need:

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust

• Bachelor’s degree

• FIVE (5) or more years of experience in communications

• Experience with capturing voice and speech writing and in supporting a senior executive or government official and engaging with executives across large organizations

• Knowledge of widely used style guides and foundational principles of English grammar

• Ability to perform independent research, verify facts rapidly, and produce on tight deadlines

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• An ACTIVE Public Trust clearance

• Experience working in the Department of Homeland Security or another Federal government agency environment is a plus

• Advanced familiarity with Microsoft Office, project management, and team management skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and switch between tasks quickly

• Passion for continuous learning

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