Strategic Communications Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Holidays & time off

Discretionary bonus

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Disability insurance

Student loan paydown

Tuition reimbursement

Learning opportunities

Certifications

Employee referrals

Company events

Back-up childcare

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support daily office management, coordinate events, and deliver executive assistant services. You will also help develop communications and training materials for internal and external audiences.

The role requires a Secret security clearance eligibility, a bachelor's degree, and 3+ years of related experience in communications, operations, or administrative support.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic communications and operations support.
• Administrative coordination experience with financial oversight.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support daily office management and streamline processes to boost productivity.
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of internal/external events with vendors and logistics.
• Provide high-level executive assistant services including calendars and travel itineraries.
• Develop internal/external communications and training materials.

Skills

Strategic communications

Operations support

Administrative coordination

Financial oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Family

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do

Support daily office management functions, develop and implement strategies to streamline processes and enhance productivity, while applying a basic understanding of international relations to support global stakeholder interactions and cross-cultural coordination.

Lead the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of internal and external events, including venue selection, vendor management, logistics, and post-event evaluation to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

Provide high-level executive assistant services, expertly managing complex calendars, travel itineraries, meeting coordination, and daily administrative tasks with proactive prioritization and attention to detail.

Develop internal and external communications, speeches, press materials, training content, and written materials.

What You Will Need

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
• Bachelor's degree
• THREE (3) or more years of experience providing strategic communications, operations support, administrative coordination, financial oversight, or any other relevant experience.

What Would Be Nice To Have

Experience supporting public affairs and administrative activities for senior-level officials

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.