Communications Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Mobility Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Communications Lead to head our Public Affairs Team supporting a C-suite government client focused on scientific and technological innovation for the Intelligence Community. You will drive high-impact deliverables and coordinate with government partners and external stakeholders to advance mission objectives.

The role requires leading interdisciplinary teams, developing comprehensive strategic plans, and shaping communications across programs, with frequent on-site

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, PR, marketing, media or communications.
• TEN+ years leading strategic communications in federal government or IC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Public Affairs Team coordinating with IC partners and stakeholders.
• Develop, execute, maintain and update strategic communication plans and campaigns.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders; facilitate strategic engagements.
• Establish new communication strategies and measures to assess campaign impact.
• Support executive government leaders with speeches, briefings, and surveys/tools.
• Review, maintain and update weekly activity reports.

Skills

Strategic communications leadership

Stakeholder management

Public affairs

Team management

Clear writing

Policy liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Web content management

Video production

Graphic design basics

Multimedia production

Job description

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 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. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com