Strategic Communications & Change Consultant

Guidehouse Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Paid H

Discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health

Job summary

Guidehouse Inc. seeks a Communications & Change Specialist to develop and execute strategic communications for complex organizational initiatives in Arlington, VA.

You will analyze stakeholder needs, translate technical information into clear messages, and draft executive communications and presentations for leadership. The role emphasizes visual storytelling, infographics, and polished PowerPoint deliverables, with responsibilities including scheduling, engagement plans, and feedback synthesis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, business, graphic design, organizational change, public policy, or related field.
• Two years of relevant professional experience in strategic communications, management consulting, organizational change management, marketing, stakeholder engagement, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely.
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills and experience developing polished, professional presentations.
• Experience developing visual communications such as infographics, process diagrams, timelines, executive presentations, or similar materials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work through ambiguous or evolving assignments.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members, subject matter experts, and client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of strategic communications, change management, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Analyze organizational changes, stakeholder needs and priorities to identify communications needs.
• Translate complex information into clear, audience-centered communications.
• Draft and edit executive communications, announcements, talking points, FAQs, newsletters, and presentations.
• Develop infographics, timelines, one-pagers, and visual communications to explain complex concepts.
• Create executive-ready PowerPoint presentations with strong messaging and visuals.
• Assist with communications calendars, stakeholder maps, and engagement plans.
• Plan and support stakeholder engagement activities, including listening sessions and leadership meetings.
• Synthesize feedback to identify themes and improve communications approaches.
• Collaborate with SMEs and client stakeholders to translate technical information into accessible communications.
• Manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment with quality and consistency.

Skills

Strategic communications

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communications

PowerPoint

Visual storytelling

Analytical/problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Guidehouse Inc. seeks a Communications & Change Specialist to develop and execute strategic communications for complex organizational initiatives in Arlington, VA.

You will analyze stakeholder needs, translate technical information into clear messages, and draft executive communications and presentations for leadership. The role emphasizes visual storytelling, infographics, and polished PowerPoint deliverables, with responsibilities including scheduling, engagement plans, and feedback synthesis.