Senior Consultant, Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Communications
Guidehouse•Washington, DC
•$98,000 - $163,000•Remote
About The Position
This role involves designing and executing stakeholder engagement strategies, planning and facilitating various engagement activities, and developing strategic communications products to support federal programs and initiatives. The Senior Consultant will translate complex information into accessible communications, analyze feedback, and develop reports to enhance program effectiveness and stakeholder experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- 5 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 with 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.
- Ability to Obtain Public Trust
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 efforts through development of 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 that enhance program effectiveness and stakeholder experience.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
