Senior Communications Consultant

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Mobility Stipend

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Discretionary incentive bonus

Job summary

Guidehouse in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Communications Consultant to guide executive and internal communications, shaping messaging across the organization and aligning with government requirements. You will develop communication strategies and manage stakeholder engagement while supporting leadership alignment.

Responsibilities include creating strategies, drafting communications, coordinating messaging, and preparing executive materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Four (4) years of experience in communications, speechwriting, communications strategy, or public relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement executive and internal communication strategies.
• Draft, review, and edit communications for leadership and staff audiences.
• Coordinate with key personnel to ensure alignment of messaging and objectives.
• Support stakeholder engagement and facilitate information flow across the organization.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials for executive leadership.
• Monitor and evaluate communication effectiveness, recommending improvements as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

What You Will Do

The Senior Communications Consultant provides expert support for executive and internal communications, ensuring clear, consistent, and impactful messaging across the organization. This role is responsible for developing communication strategies, managing stakeholder engagement, and supporting leadership alignment in accordance with government requirements.

Job Family

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

The Senior Communications Consultant provides expert support for executive and internal communications, ensuring clear, consistent, and impactful messaging across the organization. This role is responsible for developing communication strategies, managing stakeholder engagement, and supporting leadership alignment in accordance with government requirements.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and implement executive and internal communication strategies.
• Draft, review, and edit communications for leadership and staff audiences.
• Coordinate with key personnel to ensure alignment of messaging and objectives.
• Support stakeholder engagement and facilitate information flow across the organization.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials for executive leadership.
• Monitor and evaluate communication effectiveness, recommending improvements as needed.

What You Will Need

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
• Bachelor's degree
• FOUR (4) years of experience in communications, speechwriting, communications strategy, or public relations.
• Ability to work at client site in Washington, DC at least 3 days/week

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience developing and executing large communications campaigns.
• Experience working with top government or C-Suite level executive.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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.

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]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.