Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
 

Guidehouse is seeking a Strategic Communications Consultant to join our Defense and Security Segment, where they will play a key role supporting the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) with the development of internal and public-facing strategic communications products for in digital and print format; text, graphics, and graphic layouts for program products; briefings, infographics, and data visualizations for executive, management, and staff-level audiences; digital and print products; and a communications strategy and plan to help prioritize and manage office-level and program-level communications.

Day-to-day tasks include some or all of the following:

Creating strategic communications materials that articulate the client’s mission, vision, roadmap/implementation plans, and other messages to internal and external stakeholders (e.g., TSA, DHS, Airport and Airline stakeholders, OMB, and Congress) and engage national program employee stakeholders and external audiences.Monitoring, tracking, and prioritizing requests for communications products across multiple programs and stakeholders.Working with creatives to create tailored communication products on office-level strategic initiatives and specific programs to include briefings, slick sheets, infographics, data visualizations, and updates to existing communication materials.Creating digital and print documents, to include text and graphics layouts for products such as program fact sheets and the client’s Annual Report.Plan, coordinate, produce, review, and edit content for client publications.Supporting the development and sustainment of a marketing and communications strategy for internal and public-facing programs.Collaborating with staff across the project and work streams to support the client and project team in the development and implementation of communications and related materials that support other program needs.Assisting other work streams in a broad range of program management, strategy and transformation, process improvement, operating model design, and other advisory support services as time allows beyond strategic communications support needs.Support multiple, concurrent tasks, while ensuring technical accuracy, adherence to standards, and timely delivery of all products.

What You Will Need:

US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust Bachelor’s Degree3+ years of professional experience 2+ years of communications and/or public relations experienceProficiency in Microsoft Suite including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail Ability to manage multiple priorities and quick-turn deliverables

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Active DHS Public TrustDirect experience or familiarity with TSABachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Business or a related field Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator software applicationsExperience with Photoshop software applicationAbility to take complex concepts, create a clear and concise copy, and adjust messaging according to internal or external stakeholders and audiencesExperience in strategic communicationsWorking knowledge of Federal Plain Language GuidelinesFamiliarity with Federal 508 Accessibility RequirementsBasic to moderate Microsoft SharePoint development and library/knowledge management maintenance skillsAbility to thrive in a dynamic, team-based work environmentAbility to think critically, strategically, and innovatively Must be collaborative and inclusive of all backgrounds and opinions 

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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