Communications Specialist

Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

Guidehouse is seeking a Communications Specialist to join our Defense and Security Segment, where they will be responsible for developing, leading, executing, and maintaining a robust communications management plan needed for internal and external stakeholders to advance government modernization initiatives. This position will support a program in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

What You Will Do:

• Develop professional briefings that include informative and aesthetically pleasing graphics to be received by government executives and leadership

• Develop process maps and white papers based on the team's business and policy analyses

• Develop and execute project tasks/deliverables and support the Project Manager in finalizing project tasks/deliverables.

• Organize client meetings, including scheduling meetings; drafting and delivering agendas, meeting presentations and meeting minutes; providing and archiving required documentation; and documenting, tracking and following-up on action items.

• Help inform decision-making through development of presentations, data visualizations and trackers.

• Develop executive briefings, talking points and strategic communications/ work products such as newsletters, infographics, and other related marketing materials and graphics that promote program awareness and updates.

• Support multiple, concurrent tasks, while ensuring technical accuracy, adherence to standards, and timely delivery of all products.

What You Will Need:

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to receive a Public Trust clearance

• Bachelor's degree

• 3-5 years minimum of professional relevant, full time experience

• Excellent PowerPoint presentation development

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Critical and strategic thinking to solve problems and develop innovative solutions to client's management and operational challenges

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-based work environment

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and quick turn deliverables

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially MS PowerPoint, and MS Word

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• CBP Public Trust

• Master's Degree

• Proficiency in MS SharePoint

• Ability to adapt quickly and develop successful professional relationships with the Guidehouse team, the customer, and their stakeholders (both internal and external)

• Experience in performing data analysis; strong analytical sills with the ability to manipulate and analyze complex data sets.

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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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.

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