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Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.\nMust be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.\nBachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, business, graphic design, organizational change, public policy, or a related field.\nTwo (2) years of relevant professional experience in strategic communications, management consulting, organizational change management, marketing, stakeholder engagement, or a related field.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely.\nStrong Microsoft PowerPoint skills and experience developing polished, professional presentations.\nExperience developing visual communications such as infographics, process graphics, timelines, executive presentations, or similar materials.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work through ambiguous or evolving assignments.\nStrong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.\nAbility to collaborate effectively with team members, subject matter experts, and client stakeholders.\nWhat Would Be Nice to Have:\nExperience supporting federal government clients or working in a federal consulting environment.\nExperience supporting organizational transformations, reorganizations, technology implementations, workforce initiatives, or other significant change efforts.\nFamiliarity with organizational change management methods and concepts, including stakeholder analysis, change impact assessment, communications planning, and change readiness.\nExperience developing executive or senior leadership communications.\nExperience with visual design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar platforms.\nExperience developing accessible or Section 508-compliant communications and presentations.\nExperience facilitating or supporting stakeholder interviews, focus groups, workshops, or employee listening sessions.\nDemonstrated ability to use data, feedback, or stakeholder insights to improve communications and engagement strategies.\nThe 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:\nGuidehouse 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.\nBenefits include:\nMedical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance\n\nPersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays\n\nPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus\n\nParental Leave and Adoption Assistance\n\n401(k) Retirement Plan\n\nBasic Life & Supplemental Life\n\nHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts\n\nShort-Term & Long-Term Disability\n\nStudent Loan PayDown\n\nTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities\n\nSkills Development & Certifications\n\nEmployee Referral Program\n\nCorporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach\n\nEmergency Back-Up Childcare Program\n\nMobility Stipend\n\nAbout Guidehouse\nGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.\nGuidehouse 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.\nIf 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 1-571-633-1711 or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.\nAll communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.\nIf any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.\nGuidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. 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