Date Posted:
April 27, 2026
Position Title:
Strategic Communications Senior Consultant
Office/Company:
Guidehouse
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-05593
Reports To:
Location:
McLean, VA
Contact:
Salary:
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.
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Develop and execute communications strategies and products that advance a specific project’s goals while promoting and enhancing the client’s brand, mission, and desired outcomes.Develop and implement internal and external communications programs, assess business needs and stakeholder objectives, provide executive communications support, and maintain and apply communications policies, procedures, and governance across channels.Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience developing communications strategy, plans, and products, including organizational and employee communications, or a Master’s degree and 3+ years of experience developing communications strategy, plans, and products, including organizational and employee communications.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement internal and external communications programs that engage audiences and promote the client’s organization, initiatives, and desired outcomes.
• Assess business needs and stakeholder objectives to create communication strategies, communication plans, and tactical communications products that support project goals.
• Proactively recommend and refine messaging, outreach approaches, and promotional campaign concepts across media channels.
• Provide executive communications support, including drafting and editing talking points, presentations, publications, and speechwriting materials for key engagements.
• Maintain and apply communications policies, procedures, and governance across channels (including monitoring and managing content for internet/intranet and related publishing platforms).
• Leverage data and metrics, and (as applicable) market or public opinion research, to measure communications effectiveness, communicate impact, and improve future products.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience developing communications strategy, plans, and products, including organizational and employee communications, or a Master’s degree and 3+ years of experience developing communications strategy, plans, and products, including organizational and employee communications.
• Experience supporting senior and executive-level communications and anticipating stakeholder needs.
• Experience developing and implementing communication and stakeholder engagement strategies and plans.
• Experience developing and executing culture change initiatives, staff engagement strategies, and organizational development and change management activities.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate client objectives into clear, actionable messaging.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and presentation skills with the ability to improve communications approaches using data and insights.
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
Equal opportunity employer.–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
