Health Communications Associate

Guidehouse; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Paid H

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Disability Insurance

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement & Learning

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Community Outreach

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Health Communications Associate to advance federal health agency communications, digital engagement, and public health outreach initiatives. The successful candidate will develop, execute, and evaluate communication products for programs such as CDC.

Responsibilities include creating content, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with health literacy and plain language standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field.
• 1+ year of professional health communications experience.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD PUBLIC TRUST (active clearance preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication strategies for CDC and other federal health programs.
• Develop digital content including website, intranet, newsletters, social media, and presentations.
• Translate complex scientific information into clear, audience-centered communications.
• Coordinate with program leaders, scientists, staff, and stakeholders to produce campaigns.
• Support content governance, editorial review, and clearance processes.
• Monitor and analyze communication performance and web analytics.
• Support website modernization, content migrations, and digital engagement efforts.
• Ensure all products comply with agency, HHS, Section 508, health literacy, and plain language requirements.

Skills

Health communications

Public health outreach

Content development

Digital engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (nice to have)

Job description

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is seeking a Health Communications Associate to federal health agency communications, digital engagement, and public health outreach initiatives. The successful candidate will have hands‑on experience supporting federal health agency (e.g., CDC) communications programs and will develop, execute, and evaluate communication products and strategies that advance public health priorities.

Job Family

Operational Effectiveness

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is seeking a Health Communications Associate to federal health agency communications, digital engagement, and public health outreach initiatives. The successful candidate will have hands‑on experience supporting federal health agency (e.g., CDC) communications programs and will develop, execute, and evaluate communication products and strategies that advance public health priorities.

Responsibilities Include

• Develop and implement communication strategies, messaging, and outreach plans for CDC and other federal health programs.
• Develop digital content, including website and intranet content, newsletters, social media, presentations, briefing materials, and executive communications.
• Translate complex scientific and public health information into clear, audience‑centered communications.
• Coordinate with program leaders, scientists, staff, and stakeholders to develop communication products and campaigns.
• Support content governance, editorial review, and communication clearance processes.
• Monitor communication performance and digital analytics to inform content improvements.
• Support website modernization, content migrations, digital engagement initiatives, and content management activities.
• Ensure all products comply with agency, HHS, Section 508, health literacy, and plain language requirements.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field.
• ONE (1) or more years of professional health communications experience, developing communications products for public health, scientific, or technical audiences.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST" ; candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Master's degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, or related field.
• Experience working within CDC communication review, clearance, and approval processes.
• Strong writing, editing, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.
• Experience applying health literacy, plain language, and audience‑centered communication principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Experience with CDC Digital First Editor (DFE) or other federal content management systems.
• Knowledge of CDC Clear Communication Index methodologies.
• Experience developing external‑and‑internal‑facing web content, digital campaigns, social media, newsletters, or other communications materials.
• Experience with digital analytics, content strategy, SEO, or website modernization efforts.
• Experience supporting public health emergency communications or risk communications.
• Experience developing multimedia, graphic, or video communication products.

The annual salary range for this position is $68,000.00-$113,000.00. 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.

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