Communications and Outreach Specialist

Guidehouse; Washington; On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Student Loan PayDown

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Consultant to join our Defense and Security Segment to develop communications materials and boost brand and product awareness for USCIS recruiting efforts. They will build awareness through targeted media campaigns and provide input on brand ideas and campaign design.

The role involves brand design support, developing and implementing campaigns, and delivering outcomes under the guidance of a Lead while aligning with program goals and stakeholder needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Communications or business field.
• 2+ years of experience in communications, branding, marketing and/or public relations.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD “PUBLIC TRUST” before onboarding; active PUBLIC TRUST preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create communications materials.
• Support brand design efforts.
• Support creation of targeted media campaigns.
• Support tracking of campaign effectiveness/measures.
• Tailor communications for different personas.
• Support stakeholder interviews and analyses.
• Support current state analyses and gap analyses.
• Develop reports and presentations summarizing quantitative and qualitative assessments.
• Prepare for internal and external stakeholder discussions.
• Execute project tasks under the direction of a Lead.
• Develop comprehensive plans to implement program goals and keep resources on track.

Skills

Creating communications materials

Brand design

Targeted media campaigns

Campaign effectiveness tracking

Persona-based messaging

Stakeholder interviewing & analyses

Current state & gap analyses

Reports & presentations

Internal/external stakeholder prep

Task execution under Lead

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Public Relations/Digital Communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

DHS experience

Job description

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 Consultant to join our Defense and Security Segment, where they will develop communications materials to build brand and product awareness for recruiting efforts support United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and build awareness through targeted media campaigns. The Consultant will provide input on brand ideas and support brand design and corresponding materials including campaign development and implementation.

The Consultant must have the following experience:

• Creating communications materials
• Supporting brand design efforts
• Supporting the creation of targeted media campaigns
• Supporting tracking of campaign effectiveness/measures
• Tailoring communications based upon various personas being targeted
• Supporting stakeholder interviews and analyses
• Supporting current state analyses and gap analyses
• Supporting the development of reports and presentations summarizing the outputs of quantitative and qualitative assessments and analyses
• Preparing for internal and external stakeholder discussions
• Executing project tasks/outputs under the direction of a Lead

Supporting the development comprehensive plans to implement program goals, meet requirements, and keep resources on track

What You Will Need

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD “PUBLIC TRUST”; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Communications or business related field
• TWO (2) or more years of experience in communications, branding, marketing and/or public relations

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications
• Experience consulting for the federal government
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of business, both written and verbal
• Ability to adapt quickly and develop successful professional relationships
• Experience working in DHS

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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
• 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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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