Health Communications Senior Associate

Guidehouse; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Health Communications Senior Associate to support CDC and other federal health agency communications, digital engagement, and public health outreach initiatives.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience supporting federal health agency digital communications programs and will develop, execute, and evaluate communication products and strategies that advance public health priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field.
• 4+ years of professional health communications experience.
• Direct experience supporting CDC digital communications programs.
• Experience working within CDC communication review, clearance, and approval processes.
• Experience developing communication products for public health, scientific, or technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication strategies, messaging, and outreach plans for CDC and other federal health programs.
• Create and manage 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.

Skills

Health comms

Writing

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Content management

MS Office & SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health / Health Communication / Communications / Journalism / Marketing

Tools

CDC Digital First Editor (DFE)

Content Management Systems (CMS)

Job description

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 Senior Associate to support CDC and other 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) digital 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.
• Create and manage 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

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (i.e. US Citizenship required).
• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field.
• FOUR (4) or more years of professional health communications experience.
• Direct experience supporting CDC digital communications programs, including development and management of content for CDC.gov, digital campaigns, social media, newsletters, or other CDC communication channels.
• Experience working within CDC communication review, clearance, and approval processes.
• Experience developing communication products for public health, scientific, or technical audiences.
• 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.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Master's degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, or related field.
• Experience with CDC Digital First Editor (DFE) or other federal content management systems.
• Knowledge of CDC Clear Communication Index methodologies.
• 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 $80,000.00-$133,000.00. 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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