Health Communications Senior Associate

Job Family:
Operational Effectiveness Travel Required:
Up to 10% Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Health Communications Senior Associate to support CDC and other federal health agency communications, digital engagement, and public health outreach initiatives. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience supporting federal health agency (e.g., CDC) digital communications programs and will develop, execute, and evaluate communication products and strategies that advance public health priorities.

Responsibilities include:

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Develop and implement communication strategies, messaging, and outreach plans for CDC and other federal health programs.

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Create and manage digital content, including website and intranet content, newsletters, social media, presentations, briefing materials, and executive communications.

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Translate complex scientific and public health information into clear, audience-centered communications.

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Coordinate with program leaders, scientists, staff, and stakeholders to develop communication products and campaigns.

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Support content governance, editorial review, and communication clearance processes.

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Monitor communication performance and digital analytics to inform content improvements.

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Support website modernization, content migrations, digital engagement initiatives, and content management activities.

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Ensure all products comply with agency, HHS, Section 508, health literacy, and plain language requirements.

What You Will Need:

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Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (i.e. US Citizenship required).

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Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field.

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FOUR (4) or more years of professional health communications experience.

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Direct experience supporting CDC digital communications programs, including development and management of content for CDC.gov, digital campaigns, social media, newsletters, or other CDC communication channels.

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Experience working within CDC communication review, clearance, and approval processes.

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Experience developing communication products for public health, scientific, or technical audiences.

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Strong writing, editing, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.

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Experience applying health literacy, plain language, and audience-centered communication principles.

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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

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Master's degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, or related field.

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Experience with CDC Digital First Editor (DFE) or other federal content management systems.

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Knowledge of CDC Clear Communication Index methodologies.

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Experience with digital analytics, content strategy, SEO, or website modernization efforts.

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Experience supporting public health emergency communications or risk communications.

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Experience developing multimedia, graphic, or video communication products.

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$133,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. 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

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Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

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Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

- 401(k) Retirement Plan

- Basic Life & Supplemental Life

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Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

- Student