Healthcare Communications Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology; Myrtle Point (OR); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology and professional services company is seeking a Communications Manager to support federal healthcare initiatives. You will lead strategic communications, develop outreach campaigns, and serve as a liaison between various stakeholders. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in healthcare communications and strong organizational skills. This fully remote role offers comprehensive benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Medical plan options with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

Vision plan

401(k) plan with company match

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in communications within a healthcare, public health, or federal program environment.
• Experience producing clear, accurate content for diverse audiences.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications for a federal healthcare program.
• Develop and manage outreach campaigns and educational materials.
• Serve as the primary communications liaison between stakeholders.

Skills

Executive Communications

Health Information

Internal Communications

Strategic Communication Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Confluence

MS Office Suite

Job description

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: MBI (T2)

Job Family: Marketing and Communications

Job Qualifications:

Skills: Executive Communications, Health Information, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication Planning

Certifications: None

Experience: 5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: No

Job Description: Support mission-critical initiatives and enable the growth of our business as a Communications Manager at GDIT. Here, you’ll become an integral part of how GDIT is able to ensure the safety and security of our nation.

As a Communications Manager, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of supporting a federal health customer with external and internal communications initiatives. You will play a crucial role in program execution. This role is fully remote! This role has a targeted start date towards the end of 2025/early 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic communications to support the mission of a federal healthcare program, ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent messaging to stakeholders including healthcare providers, program participants, and federal partners.
• Develop and manage outreach campaigns, announcements, and educational materials that translate complex medical, policy, and technical information into clear, accessible language.
• Serve as the primary communications liaison between program leadership, clinical networks, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee configuration management processes for health program documents, policies, and technical resources, ensuring version control, traceability, and compliance with federal standards.
• Maintain and administer document repositories, configuration databases, and change logs to ensure accurate, audit-ready records.
• Coordinate release and dissemination of controlled documents, guidelines, and clinical protocols.
• Support preparation and delivery of program briefings, public reports, and presentations to diverse audiences, including medical professionals and policymakers.
• May be required to supervise a small team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public health, health administration, information management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in communications within a healthcare, public health, or federal program environment.
• Experience producing clear, accurate, and accessible content for diverse audiences, including those without technical or medical backgrounds.
• Proficiency with document management and configuration control tools (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence, or CMDBs) and MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of federal communication guidelines, change management processes, and healthcare compliance requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• PMP, CMII, or similar certification preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Remote

Work Location: Any Location / Remote

Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans