Copy Editor/Communications Professional Consultant

Job Family : Operational Effectiveness Consulting Travel Required : Up to 10% Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do : A career within Guidehouse Health will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients transform care delivery and health care operations. We focus on the operations and performance of mission-oriented agencies, academic medical centers and commercial health care enterprises, to plan and drive change that enables best-in-class outcomes. Our Strategic Communications Consultants help federal clients effectively communicate concepts, process and/or data to achieve long-term goals. As a consultant , you will work as part of a team of problem-solvers with extensive consulting and health care experience, helping our clients solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include: + Collaborating with staff across work streams to support the client and project team in the development and implementation of transformational strategic communications + Independently partnering with client executives to develop trusting relationships across the engagement team + Creating and managing communications content that will proactively engage national program employee stakeholders and external audiences, including: + Web content + Blogs + Emails + General one-pagers + Awareness campaign materials + Key messages and talking points + Plan, coordinate, produce, review and edit content for client publication + Identifying and mitigating project risks around scope, schedule, budget and quality, effectively escalating to engagement leadership + Actively supporting business development activities to help identify, research and pursue opportunities for new or existing clients + Contributing to the development of the team's industry acumen and capabilities through contribution to internal firm initiatives + Training, mentoring and leading staff, both within engagement as well as internal development What You Will Need : + Minimum of a bachelor's degree + Minimum of one year editing, writing and/or journalism background + Minimum of one year of experience in strategic communications + Excellent communication skills across all levels of business, both written and verbal What Would Be Nice To Have : + Working knowledge of the AP Stylebook + Healthcare technical writing + Working knowledge of Federal Plain Language Guidelines + Familiarity with Federal 508 Accessibility Requirements + Experience creating editorial calendars and generating topic ideas + Working with graphic designers and client branding + Partnering with executives on talking points, media engagement and crisis management + Developing articles, key talking points, integrated messaging and presentations for external stakeholders + Experience in strategic communications, including an understanding and working knowledge of: + Campaign management and coordination + Crisis communications + Change management + Health care + Transformation communications + Ability to: + Take complex concepts, create clear and concise copy, and adjust messaging according to internal or external stakeholders and audiences + Adapt quickly to a complex culture and develop successful professional relationships with key stakeholders + Organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate with medium-to-large cross-functional client teams and effectively prioritize time and resources + Experience working in VA or DOD + Military background + Health care nonprofit or commercial communications background The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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 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- or via email at . 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