Guidehouse · 1 week ago
Communications Specialist
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expGuidehouse is a company that supports government clients with scientific and technological innovation. As a Communications Specialist, you will engage with stakeholders, develop strategic plans, and manage communications to promote research programs within the Intelligence Community.
AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Communications with key internal and external stakeholders to acquire data and facilitate strategic engagement to promote IARPA’s research programs
Help establish a new functional area and processes to capture, manage, and measure the impact of IARPA research to the IC
Serving as an interface between research stakeholders and the new functional area including Program Managers, Technical SETA, transition partners and other government stakeholders in order to capture impact of IARPA research
Leading the development and implementation of the organizational strategic plan
Reviewing, maintaining, and updating weekly activity reports
Researching historical and current transition impact and developing story-telling ideas to articulate IARPA’s successes
Creating content and managing IARPA ‘s social media platforms
Supporting front office and leadership in special needs related to communications such as newsletters, briefings, and communication surveys/tools
Qualification
Required
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph
Bachelor's Degree
FIVE (5) or more years' of experience with the federal government
THREE (3) or more years' experience in strategic communications
Effective organization and communication skills
Preferred
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to coordinate across organizations
Strong writing/editing skills
Database formulation and organization experience
Web content management/design experience
Video production skills (photography, editing)
Benefits
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
Company
Guidehouse
Guidehouse offers consulting services for public and commercial markets with expertise in management, technology, and risk consulting.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.75MKey Investors
Mission Daybreak
2023-11-06Acquired
2023-02-16Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Scott McIntyre
Chairman and CEO
Alicia Harkness
Partner
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