Health Communications Associate

Job Family : Operational Effectiveness Travel Required : Up to 10% Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do : Guidehouse is seeking a Health Communications Associate to federal health agency communications, digital engagement, and public health outreach initiatives. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience supporting federal health agency (e.g., CDC) communications programs and will develop, execute, and evaluate communication products and strategies that advance public health priorities. Responsibilities include: Develop and implement communication strategies, messaging, and outreach plans for CDC and other federal health programs. Develop digital content, including website and intranet content, newsletters, social media, presentations, briefing materials, and executive communications. Translate complex scientific and public health information into clear, audience-centered communications. Coordinate with program leaders, scientists, staff, and stakeholders to develop communication products and campaigns. Support content governance, editorial review, and communication clearance processes. Monitor communication performance and digital analytics to inform content improvements. Support website modernization, content migrations, digital engagement initiatives, and content management activities. Ensure all products comply with agency, HHS, Section 508, health literacy, and plain language requirements. What You Will Need : Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field. ONE (1) or more years of professional health communications experience, developing communications products for public health, scientific, or technical audiences. Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST" ; candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred. ​ What Would Be Nice To Have : Master's degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, or related field. Experience working within CDC communication review, clearance, and approval processes. Strong writing, editing, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills. Experience applying health literacy, plain language, and audience-centered communication principles. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint. Experience with CDC Digital First Editor (DFE) or other federal content management systems. Knowledge of CDC Clear Communication Index methodologies. Experience developing external- and internal- facing web content, digital campaigns, social media, newsletters, or other communications materials. Experience with digital analytics, content strategy, SEO, or website modernization efforts. Experience supporting public health emergency communications or risk communications. Experience developing multimedia, graphic, or video communication products. 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 Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus 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 About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified