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Guidehouse

Communications Consultant

Guidehouse, Bethesda, MD


Job Family:
Operational Effectiveness

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do:
As a Communications Consultant, you understand the importance of strategic communications as being foundational to the understanding and buy-in of initiatives that support the organization's mission. You will support cross-functional organizations in the development and implementation of a communications strategy. You have the ability to work across multiple stakeholder groups, distill complex and technical concepts into business terms, and recommend solutions that will ultimately shape and influence stakeholder buy-in of future organizational efforts. You will work with senior executive clients and fellow teammates to drive transformation across the organization.

What You Will Need:
  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • FIVE (5) or more years experience developing and implementing strategic communication plans in support of DoD, IC or federal government clients


What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas in easy-to-understand business terms to all levels of management
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively and successfully engage with and brief senior leaderships on findings, processes, goals, and recommended solutions
  • Adept at learning the client business, creating internal partnerships, fostering collaboration, and engaging disparate stakeholder groups
  • Experience developing strategic communications in line with organizational strategic priorities and objectives


The annual salary range for this position is $115,200.00-$172,800.00. 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 [redacted] or via email at RecruitingA[redacted]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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.