Strategic Communications Consultant

Guidehouse•Washington, DC

19h•$98,000 - $163,000

About The Position

The Strategic Communications Consultant supports daily office management and operational effectiveness, developing and implementing strategies to streamline processes and enhance productivity. The role applies a basic understanding of international relations to support global stakeholder interactions and cross-cultural coordination. The consultant leads end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of internal and external events, including venue selection, vendor management, logistics, and post-event evaluation. The role also provides high-level executive assistant services, managing complex calendars, travel itineraries, meeting coordination, and daily administrative tasks. Responsibilities include developing internal and external communications, speeches, press materials, training content, and other written materials. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD SECRET security clearance, with approved adjudication required before onboarding. The position offers an annual salary range of $98,000 to $163,000, with compensation dependent on factors including skills, experience, training, clearances, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. The position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Three or more years of experience providing strategic communications, operations support, administrative coordination, financial oversight, or other relevant experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD SECRET security clearance; approved clearance adjudication is required before onboarding.

Nice To Haves

Active SECRET or higher-level security clearance.
Experience supporting public affairs and administrative activities for senior-level officials.

Responsibilities

Support daily office management functions.
Develop and implement strategies to streamline processes and enhance productivity.
Support global stakeholder interactions and cross-cultural coordination using a basic understanding of international relations.
Plan, coordinate, and execute internal and external events end to end, including venue selection, vendor management, logistics, and post-event evaluation.
Provide high-level executive assistant services, including management of complex calendars, travel itineraries, meeting coordination, and daily administrative tasks.
Develop internal and external communications, speeches, press materials, training content, and other written materials.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
May be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
Parental leave and adoption assistance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Basic life and supplemental life insurance.
Health Savings Account, dental/vision and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Student loan paydown.
Tuition reimbursement, personal development, and learning opportunities.
Skills development and certifications.
Employee referral program.
Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
Emergency back-up childcare program.
Mobility stipend.
Flexible benefits package.