Communications Consultant

Prometheus Federal Services•Fairfax, VA

4d•$71,000 - $89,000

About The Position

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is a trusted partner to federal health agencies. We are seeking a Communications Consultant to support the Department of Veterans Affairs. The role will play a key part in developing and disseminating educational materials that support suicide prevention efforts. The Communications Consultant serves as a strategic advisor to federal clients, translating program objectives into clear, compelling, and measurable communications strategies. The role requires close collaboration with government stakeholders, cross-functional delivery teams, and senior leaders to develop communications that build awareness, understanding, and support among diverse stakeholder groups. This role blends strategic communications planning with hands-on development of high-quality deliverables across multiple channels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communication, journalism, public affairs, or a related field required
Minimum of five (5) years of experience delivering strategic communications support within federal government and/or management consulting environments
Demonstrated experience writing about sensitive or complex health topics for a general or specialized audience, ideally within a public health, government, or healthcare communications setting.
Strong writing, editing, and content development skills and the ability to simplify technical or clinical information without sacrificing accuracy.
Experience collaborating with clinical or technical subject matter experts to co-develop public-facing materials.
Experience producing multi-format content (toolkits, fact sheets, digital graphics, social media assets, etc.).
Ability to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship
Ability to obtain a public trust

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with safe messaging guidelines around suicide prevention (e.g., guidance from SAMHSA, AFSP, or similar organizations) is strongly preferred.
Understanding of or experience working with Veteran or military-connected populations is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop educational materials that promote and support suicide prevention programs and initiatives, ensuring content is accurate, accessible, and tailored for Veteran audiences.
Partner closely with senior subject matter experts (SMEs), clinicians, and program leadership to translate complex, clinically sensitive information into messaging that is scientifically sound and emotionally resonant.
Create and manage the dissemination of a range of educational products — including toolkits, fact sheets, flyers, infographics, and other digital and print artifacts.
Ensure all materials align with health literacy guidelines, current clinical guidance, brand guidelines, and accessibility standards.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (public affairs, digital media, clinical teams) to coordinate timely and consistent messaging across channels.