Strategic Communications/UX Specialist

Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do:

The focus of this position is to provide strategic communications and human centered design support for an enterprise technology implementation within a fast-paced environment for an Intelligence Community (IC) client. This individual will work collaboratively with other team members to ensure project activities are appropriately meeting client expectations. This will include independently managing workload and tasks, as well developing high-quality deliverables. High-level job duties include:

• Responsible for the implementation and coordination of the Communication Plan to support the enterprise technology implementation
• Apply organizational change management practices to the overall communication and stakeholder engagement strategy
• Participate in and/or lead project meetings and client stakeholder briefings related to status updates, overall progress, and risks/issues
• Provide expertise and guidance on leading communications efforts; this includes tailoring messaging for various stakeholder groups, identifying and using the appropriate communication vehicles/methods, recommending timing/frequency of messaging, and resolving potential communication gaps
• Draft regular messaging about the project, at both the programmatic level and more tactical communications, and manage the coordination of the approval process with client stakeholders for distribution
• Create visual and print resources (including reference guides, presentation materials, Toolkits, etc.) and help with facilitation of client meetings as needed throughout the project (e.g., Employee Information Sessions)
• Work with external design resources to guide and direct efforts for a variety of stakeholder materials
• Collaborate with clients to understand the problem they are trying to solve and develop creative solutions or visualization

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance and COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph
  Must be willing to upgrade to a Full Scope (FS) polygraph
• EIGHT (8) years' experience in a field of communications, strategic communications, UX or graphics design
• Bachelor's Degree
• A Master's degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience providing communications for a large-scale IT implementation.
• Demonstrated experience with Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) missions, policies, and procedures.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Affairs, Communications, or Graphics Design.
• A strong portfolio showcasing strengths in visual storytelling.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated experience in developing talking points, briefings, key messages, and articles for executive management.
• Ability to simplify complex or ambiguous ideas into compelling visual solutions.

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 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.

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