Account Director, Creative, Palladian Partners (Contingent)
We’re excited to share an upcoming opportunity pending a contract award and are connecting with qualified candidates in advance. Once we identify the right candidate, we anticipate extending a contingent offer, with employment dependent on final award confirmation and funding.
At Altarum , we’re driven by a simple but powerful mission: improving the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations underserved by the healthcare system. We partner with federal and state agencies to design and deliver solutions that make a real, measurable difference.
In this role, you’ll join Palladian Partners , Altarum Enterprise’s full-service marketing and communications team, collaborating with colleagues across disciplines to deliver innovative, high-impact solutions for our clients.
Account Directors manage complex work, projects, and teams, from the conceptual phase to execution and evaluation; have demonstrated specialized knowledge of their discipline (e.g., strategic communications, marketing, PR, digital strategy); design integrated solutions; ensure quality work product; and manage and develop talent. Client-facing directors manage key accounts with little supervision and coordinate up, down, and acrossteams and accounts to communicate daily with teamsregarding client needs. Account Directors have a proven track record of developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
What You'll Do
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Oversee and direct planning, research, content, and strategy development of complex efforts
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Be a trusted advisor to clients and external partners who touch the client’s business, as well as with internal project teams
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Take responsibility and accountability for larger projects, including the work and the process
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Create momentum within the team to deliver high quality work and identify opportunities to drive growth
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Think one step ahead, identifying potential opportunities and next steps needed, flagging risks, and coming up with solutions for how the team can fulfil or overcome them
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Provide direction and feedback to junior team members in daily and ongoing responsibilities; mentoring them for growth within the team
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Design and implement process improvement efforts in strategic and innovative ways
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Prioritize and delegate assignments and requirements, as needed
- Model and encourage company values
- Influence decisions and drive change
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Participate in the hiring and onboarding of new team members
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Help drive the new business process including organic growth
What You'll Bring
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Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, graphic design, or related field
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8+ years of experience in communications and/or design roles; health focus preferred
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Prior communications firm and/or government or government consulting experience preferred
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Multimedia/video experience strongly preferred
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Familiarity with federal accessibility standards for digital products is a must
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A Ph.D. may be substituted for 3 years of required experience with a master’s degree or for 4 years with a bachelor’s degree
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Action-oriented, organized, proactive, and adaptable approach to complex account and team management and development
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Demonstrated track record in building team and client relationships and delivering programs
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Broad-based exposure to all skill areas, including discipline (e.g., strategic communications, marketing, PR, digital strategy), news business development, writing and presentations, media relations, and consultative selling
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Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to customer service
Why Join Our Team?
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Lead complex, integrated communications and creative work from concept through execution and evaluation, helping shape solutions that are strategic, engaging, accessible, and high quality.
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Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams while managing key accounts, anticipa