Health Communications Senior Associate

Job Family : Operational Effectiveness Travel Required : Up to 10% Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do : Guidehouse is seeking a Health Communications Senior Associate to support CDC and other federal health agency communications, digital engagement, and public health outreach initiatives. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience supporting federal health agency (e.g., CDC) digital communications programs and will develop, execute, and evaluate communication products and strategies that advance public health priorities.

Responsibilities

• include: Develop and implement communication strategies, messaging, and outreach plans for CDC and other federal health programs.
• Create and manage digital content, including website and intranet content, newsletters, social media, presentations, briefing materials, and executive communications.
• Translate complex scientific and public health information into clear, audience-centered communications.
• Coordinate with program leaders, scientists, staff, and stakeholders to develop communication products and campaigns.
• Support content governance, editorial review, and communication clearance processes.
• Monitor communication performance and digital analytics to inform content improvements.
• Support website modernization, content migrations, digital engagement initiatives, and content management activities.
• Ensure all products comply with agency, HHS, Section 508, health literacy, and plain language requirements.
• What You Will Need : Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field.
• 4+ years of professional health communications experience.
• Direct experience supporting CDC digital communications programs, including development and management of content for CDC.gov, digital campaigns, social media, newsletters, or other CDC communication channels.
• Experience working within CDC communication review, clearance, and approval processes.
• Experience developing communication products for public health, scientific, or technical audiences.
• Strong writing, editing, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.
• Experience applying health literacy, plain language, and audience-centered communication principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (i.e. US Citizenship required).
• What Would Be Nice To Have : Master's degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, or related field.
• Experience with CDC Digital First Editor (DFE) or other federal content management systems.
• Knowledge of CDC Clear Communication Index methodologies.
• Experience with digital analytics, content strategy, SEO, or website modernization efforts.
• Experience supporting public health emergency communications or risk communications.
• Experience developing multimedia, graphic, or video communication products.

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.
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