What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Communications Consultant position at Duty First Consulting?
About the role:
Duty First Consulting (DFC) seeks a Senior Communications Consultant for all aspects of communications for an engagement(s) within the Federal Health service line. This position would support a project team in the areas of strategic communications, materials development, research and analysis. The client is a large federal agency.
What the role requires:
The candidate would have a variety of responsibilities, which include developing and delivering client products, such as communications documentation, artifacts, analysis, and recommendations.
Responsibilities of this role might include but are not limited to:
- Assess and support development of communications strategy for federal health programs including drafting strategic communications plans and measuring their success
- Assist in the development and implementation of communications campaigns on a variety of health-related topics
- Review deliverables from communications analysts and provide constructive feedback that will help them develop their skills
- Generate creative and original ideas for communications products such as email messaging, videos, one-pagers, webinars, slide decks, and training modules
- Research key audiences
- Assist with stakeholder engagement efforts such as working groups, focus groups, and one-on-one interviews
What you need to be successful:
- 3-7 years of professional working experience specifically in strategic communications, social media, marketing, stakeholder engagement, program communications, or related field is required
- Understanding of strategic communications planning and implementation
- Ability to develop communications content and materials that are engaging and informative
- Excellent writing and copyediting skills
- Expertise in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, including exceptions and best practices
- Excellent attention to detail
- A passion for increasing health education and improving healthcare access and health equity
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Desire to learn complex healthcare policy concepts in a limited timeframe, and ability to apply those concepts to daily tasks
- Ability to exercise strong problem solving, and organizational skills. Includes the ability to produce consistent, insightful, high-quality work against tight deadlines
- Self-directed and can work on tasks requiring analysis, writing, and planning activities with limited guidance or oversight
- Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team, contributing positively to team operations and working relationships
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, Canva experience preferred
Required Education/Certificates
Bachelor's degree required in communications or related field.
Other important information:
- Ability to obtain a US government security clearance, if needed, is required.
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the US for any employer; sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Preference will be given to qualified Veteran candidates.
Is consulting the right career for you?
A career in consulting can offer a wide variety of experiences and is a great opportunity for personal and professional growth, but it often requires a bit more time and energy than the standard nine-to-five. The characteristics below are those of a typical consultant in this field; we encourage you to consider if these are applicable to you as you complete your application.
- Thrives when working in a challenging, fast-paced environment
- Balances competing priorities and fluctuating workloads with composure
- Works well in teams or independently, as the job requires
- Commits the requisite hours and effort to ensure deliverables are submitted on time and error-free
- Dives into new and unfamiliar tasks, employing a learn-as-you-go mentality and problem-solving skills
- Has the foresight to strategically plan and anticipate next steps and outcomes
- Uses interpersonal skills to establish and uphold strong client relationships, representing the company positively
- Values quality in client deliverables and internal tasks
- Enjoys having a high level of responsibility and task autonomy
- Acts professionally in all circumstances and enjoys creating and nurturing a professional network of peers, clients, and partners
* Duty First Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender/sex, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status, the basis of genetic information or any other group protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment may request such accommodation(s)
