Health Program Communications Analyst II
About The Position
We are seeking a Health Program Communications Analyst to support communications, stakeholder engagement, and research activities for large-scale federal health programs. This role is ideal for an early-career professional who is eager to develop expertise in health policy and communications while working alongside experienced consultants and subject matter experts. The successful candidate will be intellectually curious, highly organized, and motivated to learn. They will enjoy tackling complex challenges, translating technical information into plain language, and identifying creative ways to engage diverse audiences. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to federal health programs, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, research, and consulting while making a meaningful impact on public health outcomes. As a company founded by service-disabled Veterans, we at DFC are driven by a duty to serve our clients, our employees, and our community. We are committed to helping organizations achieve their goals by cultivating a team of talented professionals that delivers exceptional service, creative insights, and high-quality results.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of professional experience in communications, public health, marketing, research, consulting, or related fields.
- Strong writing and editing skills and can independently draft communications products for review.
- Experience supporting stakeholder engagement, communications campaigns, research activities, or outreach efforts.
- Intellectually curious and interested in learning complex healthcare policy and program information.
- Enjoy transforming technical concepts into clear communications for diverse audiences.
- Bring innovative thinking and creative problem-solving skills to communications challenges.
- Can manage multiple priorities and deadlines with limited supervision.
- Work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Ability to obtain a US government security clearance, if needed.
- Must have lived in the U.S. at least three (3) of the last five (5) years to obtain the required clearance.
- Must have the legal right to work in the US for any employer; sponsorship is not available for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to qualified Veteran candidates.
Responsibilities
- Support communications planning and execution activities under the guidance of senior team members.
- Translate complex healthcare policies, regulations, and program information into clear, audience-friendly communications.
- Independently develop draft communications materials, presentations, outreach products, and web content.
- Conduct research and analysis to support communications planning and stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Assist with stakeholder outreach, partnership development, focus groups, interviews, and audience research activities.
- Identify innovative approaches to improve audience engagement and communication effectiveness.
- Support client meetings and contribute recommendations for communications approaches and audience engagement.
- Learn federal health programs and communications best practices while contributing to project deliverables.
- Support website content management and digital communications activities.
- Collaborate with team members and clients to identify needs, solve problems, and implement solutions.
- Monitor project activities, track action items, and communicate project status effectively.
- Document meetings and discussions and maintain accurate project records.
- Create visual communications products using tools such as Canva and PowerPoint.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is not available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
