Communications Consultant
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Job Family
Strategy & Transformation Consulting
Travel Required
None
Clearance Required
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do
As a Communications Consultant, you will be a critical member of project workstreams to support meeting development and implementation and the generation of project deliverables. This includes delivering client-facing communications and supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting leaders. A successful Consultant is one that is self-motivated, outcomes oriented, and capable and willing to develop solutions on their own and collaboratively as part of a team of highly skilled professionals. Our consultants have the opportunity to enhance their skills across their technical competencies, business development, and client service.
Our management consulting professionals help our clients identify, evaluate, and solve some of their most complex challenges, assisting them in achieving their strategic goals and objectives to fulfill their mission and comply with Federal laws and regulations. Individuals will be engaged in a diverse set of project-specific tasks covering a broad set of communications capabilities.
Duties Will Include
Capture meeting discussions, decisions, action items, and follow-up tasks Produce clear and concise meeting minutes or summaries to communicate outcomes to participants and stakeholders Create written communication products, messaging collateral, and supporting documentation Manage review and approval processes of the communication documents for a variety of stakeholder audiences Draft organization-wide documents to various stakeholder audiences within a customer-service oriented, fast-paced environment Coordinate with stakeholders to identify content material needed to develop the communication documents Ensure all products are high quality, error free and adhere to agency policies and standards for use on approved communication platforms e.g., emails, SharePoint, intranet sites Participate in meetings held by the client relating to internal communications Utilize communications subject matter expertise and writing skills to produce high level content Support talking points, briefing memos, and press release development for client executives Provide project management expertise over communication initiatives
What You Will Need
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Business or a related field 1+ years of professional office experience Ability to support and contribute to a high performing team Ability to think critically, strategically, and innovatively Must be collaborative and inclusive of all backgrounds and opinions Proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail
What Would Be Nice To Have
Experience with Section 508 compliance Proven ability as a strong, detail-oriented writer and editor, with capability to deliver quality content for a variety of audiences comfortably and confidently Experience implementing communications solutions Direct experience or familiarity with FEMA, emergency management, or grants management
What We Offer
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits Include
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
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