Communications Analyst

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Communications Analyst in the Defense and Security Segment to support the Department of State through an information technology transformation. You will coordinate communications activities, facilitate sessions, and deliver briefings to dispersed teams and senior clients.

Candidates should have an active SECRET clearance and at least four years of federal communications or program management support.

Qualifications

• Active and maintained SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of relevant federal communications experience in lieu of degree.
• FOUR (4) years of experience in communications or program management support.

Responsibilities

• Support the Department of State IT transformation effort as a Communications Analyst.
• Coordinate communications activities, facilitations, and deliverables for dispersed teams and stakeholders.
• Frame, develop, review, and present communications deliverables to senior-level clients with minimal supervision.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Stakeholder management

Federal consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree

4 years federal communications experience (in lieu of degree)

Job description

Job Family

Management Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Secret

What You Will Do

Guidehouse has an exciting opportunity in our Defense and Security Segment to support the Department of State through an information technology transformation effort. The Communications Analyst will be responsible for performing and coordinating a range of communications activities, facilitations, and providing support to a dispersed group of teams and stakeholders. The individual must possess 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 should possess experience delivering strategic communications to include briefings, etc.

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED “SECRET” Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree; FOUR (4) years of relevant experience providing communications support to federal government agencies may be used in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree
• FOUR (4) years of experience in communications or program management support

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Knowledge of U.S. Department of State organizational structure and protocol for coordination of communication products and contextual understanding.
• Experience preparing documents for final delivery including an ability to conduct quality assurance and quality control.
• Experience presenting information, leading meetings, and working directly with senior-level clients.
• Experience with progress tracking, reporting, and coordinating tasks through all phases of development and delivery.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Strong time-management and prioritization 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
• 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 Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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