Federal Stakeholder Engagement & Communications Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Sick Time & Holidays

Variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

HSA / FSA

Learning Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a seasoned stakeholder engagement professional to support federal programs in Arlington. You will design and execute strategies, facilitate webinars and workshops, and develop communications for executive and public audiences.

This role emphasizes translating complex policies into clear materials, analyzing feedback data, and delivering dashboards and reports to improve program impact. Up to 10% travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years of consulting, communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, or program support experience.
• Experience planning and facilitating meetings, workshops, webinars, or stakeholder engagement activities.
• Exceptional written communication and editing skills.
• Experience developing professional communications products for executive, technical, and public-facing audiences.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive insights from stakeholder feedback and engagement data.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and interacting directly with clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute stakeholder engagement strategies that support federal programs, initiatives, and organizational objectives.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate webinars, workshops, listening sessions, focus groups, and stakeholder engagement forums.
• Develop strategic communications products, including newsletters, briefing materials, email campaigns, presentations, and outreach materials.
• Translate complex policies, procedures, and technical information into clear, accessible stakeholder-facing communications.
• Support conference participation and external engagement efforts through development of messaging, presentations, and communications strategies.
• Analyze stakeholder feedback and engagement metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Develop dashboards, performance reports, and continuous improvement recommendations that enhance program effectiveness and stakeholder experience.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Public affairs

Written communication

Analytical skills

Client interaction

Multitasking

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a seasoned stakeholder engagement professional to support federal programs in Arlington. You will design and execute strategies, facilitate webinars and workshops, and develop communications for executive and public audiences.

This role emphasizes translating complex policies into clear materials, analyzing feedback data, and delivering dashboards and reports to improve program impact. Up to 10% travel is required.