Communications Lead

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

11d•$113,000 - $188,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Communications Lead on this project, you will lead our Public Affairs Team in support of our C-suite level government client with a wide range of impactful deliverables as they execute their mission of delivering scientific and technological innovation to the Intelligence Community (IC). This role directly supports the forefront of IC decision-making and involves coordination between government partners and external stakeholders.

Requirements

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Media Studies, or a communications field.
TEN (10) or more years of experience leading and delivering strategic communications within the federal government and/or intelligence community, leading interdisciplinary teams within the intelligence community, and supporting executive-level intelligence community customers.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Media Studies, or a related field.
Strong interpersonal, people management, and customer management skills.
Superior organization, leadership, and functional communication skills.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks across multiple individuals and ensure quality and timely delivery of end products.
Strong writing and editing skills and attention to detail.
Experience engaging with Government, academia, and industry.
Knowledge of graphic design and multimedia fundamentals.
Knowledge of web content design, development, and management fundamentals.
Knowledge of video production and photography fundamentals.

Responsibilities

Leading a diverse team of strategy, communications, and multimedia professionals in delivering high-quality and impactful products to drive the Government's advanced research mission forward.
Creating, executing, maintaining, and updating detailed strategic communication plans and campaigns.
Communicating with key internal and external stakeholders and facilitating strategic engagements.
Establishing new communication strategies, methods, and measures to improve outreach and assess impact of campaigns and engagements across the IC.
Supporting executive Government leaders in special needs related to outreach such as speeches, briefings, and communication surveys/tools.
Reviewing, maintaining, and updating weekly activity reports.

Benefits

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