Behavior Change Communications Strategist (Remote)

ICF; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Behavior Change Communications SME with 4–7 years of full-time experience to support the DHA PHCoE. The role blends psychology, health communication, and strategic messaging to promote behavior change across audiences.

Remote work is preferred, with on-site needs in the Washington DC metro area (Silver Spring, MD or Falls Church, VA) as required. Collaboration with psychologists, researchers, and communications specialists is essential.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Psychology, Public Health, Communications Studies, or similar fields.
• At least 4 years of full-time work in a behavior change communications role.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting behavior modification programs or public health campaigns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams and SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Develop psychological health promotion and behavior change messaging products and strategies addressing modifiable behaviors impacting psychological health.
• Coordinate across the client organization to incorporate psychological health promotion and behavior change messaging into products and services.
• Apply subject matter knowledge in mental health, behavior change/modification, and health communications to support development of tools and strategies such as behavior change products, educational materials, and presentations.
• Translate clinical materials into written products and public presentations.
• Advise on public psychological health campaigns and dissemination messaging to diverse audiences.

Skills

Behavior Change Communications

Public Health

Written Communication

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

BS/BA in Psychology, Public Health, Communications Studies (or similar)

MA/MS in Psychology, Public Health, Communications Studies (or similar)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

MS Teams

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

ICF is seeking a Behavior Change Communications SME with 4–7 years of full-time experience to support the DHA PHCoE. The role blends psychology, health communication, and strategic messaging to promote behavior change across audiences.

Remote work is preferred, with on-site needs in the Washington DC metro area (Silver Spring, MD or Falls Church, VA) as required. Collaboration with psychologists, researchers, and communications specialists is essential.