Strategic Communications Lead for the Intelligence Community

Guidehouse; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Mobility Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Communications Lead to head our Public Affairs Team supporting a C-suite government client focused on scientific and technological innovation for the Intelligence Community. You will drive high-impact deliverables and coordinate with government partners and external stakeholders to advance mission objectives.

The role requires leading interdisciplinary teams, developing comprehensive strategic plans, and shaping communications across programs, with frequent on-site

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, PR, marketing, media or communications.
• TEN+ years leading strategic communications in federal government or IC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Public Affairs Team coordinating with IC partners and stakeholders.
• Develop, execute, maintain and update strategic communication plans and campaigns.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders; facilitate strategic engagements.
• Establish new communication strategies and measures to assess campaign impact.
• Support executive government leaders with speeches, briefings, and surveys/tools.
• Review, maintain and update weekly activity reports.

Skills

Strategic communications leadership

Stakeholder management

Public affairs

Team management

Clear writing

Policy liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Web content management

Video production

Graphic design basics

Multimedia production

Job description

Guidehouse seeks a Communications Lead to head our Public Affairs Team supporting a C-suite government client focused on scientific and technological innovation for the Intelligence Community. You will drive high-impact deliverables and coordinate with government partners and external stakeholders to advance mission objectives.

The role requires leading interdisciplinary teams, developing comprehensive strategic plans, and shaping communications across programs, with frequent on-site