Guidehouse

Health Communications Senior Associate

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerGuidehouse
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted1 Oct 2026

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Health Communications Senior Associate to support CDC and other federal health agency communications, digital engagement, and public health outreach initiatives. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience supporting federal health agency (e.g., CDC) digital communications programs and will develop, execute, and evaluate communication products and strategies that advance public health priorities.

Responsibilities include:

Develop and implement communication strategies, messaging, and outreach plans for CDC and other federal health programs.
Create and manage digital content, including website and intranet content, newsletters, social media, presentations, briefing materials, and executive communications.
Translate complex scientific and public health information into clear, audience-centered communications.
Coordinate with program leaders, scientists, staff, and stakeholders to develop communication products and campaigns.
Support content governance, editorial review, and communication clearance processes.
Monitor communication performance and digital analytics to inform content improvements.
Support website modernization, content migrations, digital engagement initiatives, and content management activities.
Ensure all products comply with agency, HHS, Section 508, health literacy, and plain language requirements.

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What You Will Need:

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field.
4+ years of professional health communications experience.
Direct experience supporting CDC digital communications programs, including development and management of content for CDC.gov, digital campaigns, social media, newsletters, or other CDC communication channels.
Experience working within CDC communication review, clearance, and approval processes.
Experience developing communication products for public health, scientific, or technical audiences.
Strong writing, editing, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.
Experience applying health literacy, plain language, and audience-centered communication principles.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (i.e. US Citizenship required).

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Master's degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, or related field.
Experience with CDC Digital First Editor (DFE) or other federal content management systems.
Knowledge of CDC Clear Communication Index methodologies.
Experience with digital analytics, content strategy, SEO, or website modernization efforts.
Experience supporting public health emergency communications or risk communications.
Experience developing multimedia, graphic, or video communication products.

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 Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities 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 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. 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.

If 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 recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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