Senior Consultant, Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Communications

Guidehouse•Arlington, VA

About The Position

The Senior Consultant designs and executes stakeholder engagement strategies supporting federal programs, initiatives, and organizational objectives. The role plans, coordinates, and facilitates webinars, workshops, listening sessions, focus groups, and other stakeholder forums. It also develops strategic communications products and translates complex policies, procedures, and technical information into clear, accessible communications for stakeholders. The position supports conference participation and external engagement by developing messaging, presentations, and communications strategies. It analyzes stakeholder feedback and engagement metrics, develops dashboards and performance reports, and recommends continuous improvements to enhance program effectiveness and stakeholder experience. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, reside in the United States and within commuting distance (approximately 50 miles) of the Washington, DC metropolitan area, and obtain approved Public Trust adjudication before onboarding.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust; approved adjudication is required before onboarding.
Must be a U.S. citizen and reside within the United States.
Must reside within commuting distance (approximately 50 miles) of the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Five years of consulting, communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, or program support experience.
Experience planning and facilitating meetings, workshops, webinars, or stakeholder engagement activities.
Exceptional written communication and editing skills.
Experience developing professional communications products for executive, technical, and public-facing audiences.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to derive insights from stakeholder feedback and engagement data.
Experience managing multiple priorities and interacting directly with clients and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics clearly and effectively.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal government clients.
Experience developing communications strategies, outreach campaigns, or stakeholder engagement plans.
Experience supporting grants programs, technical assistance programs, or public sector initiatives.
Familiarity with webinar platforms, virtual event management, and adult learning principles.
Experience developing newsletters, GovDelivery campaigns, or digital communications products.
Experience using Power BI or similar tools to analyze engagement trends and performance metrics.
Experience supporting transportation, infrastructure, community development, or human services programs.
Understanding of change management, customer experience, or human-centered service delivery approaches.

Responsibilities

Design and execute stakeholder engagement strategies that support federal programs, initiatives, and organizational objectives.
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate webinars, workshops, listening sessions, focus groups, and stakeholder engagement forums.
Develop strategic communications products, including newsletters, briefing materials, email campaigns, presentations, and outreach materials.
Translate complex policies, procedures, and technical information into clear, accessible stakeholder-facing communications.
Support conference participation and external engagement through messaging, presentations, and communications strategies.
Analyze stakeholder feedback and engagement metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements.
Develop dashboards, performance reports, and continuous improvement recommendations to enhance program effectiveness and stakeholder experience.