Content Developer/Copywriter

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead copywriting, editing, proofreading, and creative conception for USCIS recruitment communications. You will drive stakeholder analysis, personas, and journey maps while shaping multi-channel content for external audiences.

The role supports senior leaders through briefing materials, status updates, and concise assessments, with a focus on clear, compliant messaging and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Advertising, or business-related field.
• 5+ years of experience writing, editing, proofreading, and creative conception for external audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead copywriting, editing, proofreading, and creative conception for marketing materials.
• Develop stakeholder analyses, personas, and journey maps to guide communications.
• Shape multi-channel engagement approaches for internal and external audiences.
• Assist in defining metrics to evaluate marketing campaign effectiveness.
• Prepare and lead stakeholder discussions, client meetings, and leadership briefings.
• Maintain accuracy, standards adherence, and timely delivery across concurrent assignments.

Skills

Writing & Editing

Proofreading

Stakeholder analysis

Stakeholder personas

Multi-channel comms

Campaign metrics

Client briefing

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Defense and Security Segment, where they will lead copywriting efforts for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) organization. The Senior Consultant will lead a workstream writing, editing, proofreading, and creative conception for marketing and communications materials intended for external audiences in support of USCIS’ recruitment efforts.

Job Family

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

The Senior Consultant Have The Following Experience

• Supporting the development of writing, editing, proofreading, and creative conception for marketing and communications materials for external audiences
• Supporting stakeholder analyses and the development of stakeholder personas and journey maps
• Supporting the development of stakeholder engagement approaches and initiatives
• Supporting the development of multi-channel communications products for communicating with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders
• Assisting in the development of metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
• Assisting in preparation of and leading internal and external stakeholder discussions, client meetings, and leadership briefings
• Supporting multiple concurrent assignments while ensuring technical accuracy, adherence to standards, and timely delivery of all products
• Supporting the preparation of a wide range of briefing materials and concise summaries of assessments, evaluations, and plans communicate program status and progress to senior leaders

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 English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Advertising, or business-related field
• FIVE (5) or more years of experience writing, editing, proofreading, and creative conception for marketing and communications materials intended for external audiences

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications
• Experience consulting for the DHS
• 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 $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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.

Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.