Strategic Communications Senior Consultant

Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking an Strategic Communications Senior Consultant to join our Defense and Security Segment, where they will play a key role supporting digital media products, brand management and strategy, internal and external communications, and data visualization for large-scale programs within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Day-to-day tasks include some or all of the following:

• Working with creatives to develop client branding products across various types of digital media.

• Creating and managing communications content that will proactively engage national program employee stakeholders and external audiences.

• Training, mentoring and leading staff, both within engagement as well as internal development

• Plan, coordinate, produce, review and edit content for client publications

• Developing articles, key talking points, integrated messaging and presentations for external stakeholders Independently partnering with client executives to develop trusting relationships across the engagement team.

• Collaborating with staff across work streams to support the client and project team in the development and implementation of transformational public relations.

What You Will Need:

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

• Bachelors Degree

• (EIGHT) 8+ years of communications, public relations experience

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Active DHS Public Trust

• Law Enforcement experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications

• Ability to take complex concepts, create clear and concise copy, and adjust messaging according to internal or external stakeholders and audiences.

• Experience in strategic communications, including an understanding and working knowledge of programs within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

• Working knowledge of Federal Plain Language Guidelines

• Familiarity with Federal 508 Accessibility Requirements

• Experience A/B testing on brand strategy

• Master's Degree in relevant field

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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