Health Communications Associate

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement and Learning

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Health Communications Associate to support federal health agency communications, digital engagement, and public health outreach initiatives. You will develop and execute communication products and strategies for CDC and other federal health programs, translating complex public health information into clear, audience-centered content.

You will coordinate with program leaders and scientists, support governance and clearance processes, and monitor digital analytics to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field.
• 1+ years of professional health communications experience for public health, scientific, or technical audiences.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust; candidates with an active Public Trust or Suitability preferred.
• Experience with 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 CMS.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Health communications

Public health

Digital analytics

Content governance

Plain language

SEO

Education

Bachelor's degree (Public Health/Health Communication/Communications/Journalism/Marketing/English)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

CDC Digital First Editor (DFE)

Content management systems

Job description

Job Family:Operational EffectivenessTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat 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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse 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]. 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