Health Communications Associate

Health Communications Associate

Location: Atlanta, Georgia; McLean, Virginia;US Remote
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $68,000–$113,000 per year
Up to 10%

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.

The annual salary range for this position is $68,000.00-$113,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
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