Senior Communications Consultant

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Communications Consultant to provide expert support for executive and internal communications, ensuring clear, consistent messaging across the organization. You will develop communication strategies, manage stakeholder engagement, and align leadership with government requirements.

Responsibilities include drafting materials for leadership and staff, coordinating with key personnel, and producing briefing content for executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 4+ years in communications, speechwriting, 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 messaging alignment.
• Support stakeholder engagement and information flow across the organization.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials for executive leadership.
• Monitor and evaluate communication effectiveness and suggest improvements.

Skills

Communication strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Speechwriting

Editing communications

Leadership alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

Salary and Compensation

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

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.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com