Communications Lead

Guidehouse; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Parental Leave

Bonus eligibility

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement & training

Mobility stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Communications Lead to head the Public Affairs Team for a C-suite government client, delivering strategic communications across the IC ecosystem. You will coordinate between government partners and external stakeholders to advance mission-critical communications initiatives.

You will manage a diverse team, develop campaigns, and support executive leaders with outreach, speeches, and briefings. This on-site role requires up to 5 days/week at client site in Bethesda, MD.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Media Studies, or communications field.
• TEN (10)+ years leading strategic communications in federal government/IC and supporting executive-level customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead our Public Affairs Team for a government client and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Create, execute, and update detailed strategic communication plans and campaigns.
• Communicate with stakeholders and facilitate strategic engagements.

Skills

Clearance management

Strategic communications

Public affairs leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Public Relations/Marketing

Job description

What You Will Do

As a Communications Lead on this project, you will lead our Public Affairs Team in support of our C-suite level government client with a wide range of impactful deliverables as they execute their mission of delivering scientific and technological innovation to the Intelligence Community (IC). This role directly supports the forefront of IC decision-making and involves coordination between government partners and external stakeholders.

Job Family

Operational Effectiveness (ESA)

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do

As a Communications Lead on this project, you will lead our Public Affairs Team in support of our C-suite level government client with a wide range of impactful deliverables as they execute their mission of delivering scientific and technological innovation to the Intelligence Community (IC). This role directly supports the forefront of IC decision-making and involves coordination between government partners and external stakeholders.

Key Tasks Involve

• Leading a diverse team of strategy, communications, and multimedia professionals in delivering high-quality and impactful products to drive the Government's advanced research mission forward.
• Creating, executing, maintaining, and updating detailed strategic communication plans and campaigns.
• Communicating with key internal and external stakeholders and facilitating strategic engagements.
• Establishing new communication strategies, methods, and measures to improve outreach and assess impact of campaigns and engagements across the IC.
• Supporting executive Government leaders in special needs related to outreach such as speeches, briefings, and communication surveys/tools.
• Reviewing, maintaining, and updating weekly activity reports.
• This role requires 5-days a week on client site in Bethesda, MD.

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Media Studies, or a communications field.
• TEN (10) or more years of experience leading and delivering strategic communications within the federal government and/or intelligence community, leading interdisciplinary teams within the intelligence community, and supporting executive-level intelligence community customers.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Master's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Media Studies, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal, people management, and customer management skills.
• Superior organization, leadership, and functional communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks across multiple individuals and ensure quality and timely delivery of end products.
• Strong writing and editing skills and attention to detail.
• Experience engaging with Government, academia, and industry.
• Knowledge of graphic design and multimedia fundamentals.
• Knowledge of web content design, development, and management fundamentals.
• Knowledge of video production and photography fundamentals.

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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 PayDownTuition 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.

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