Job Family:
Communications
Travel Required:
None
Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do:
We are looking for a Marketing Specialist to support scientific communications and outreach initiatives for NIH Office of the Director (OD). This position is a full-time role located in Bethesda, MD.
- Establish and develop relationships with key stakeholders and public affairs personnel of specialized advocacy groups.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with members of the press and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate with other program offices to create outreach and engagement plans.
- Plan for conferences and continuously seek areas of improvement for the program.
- Identify opportunities for program leadership to engage with external organizations through speaking opportunities, workshops, and leadership meetings.
- Develop communication strategies and plans aligned with program objectives, including messaging, audiences, and channels.
- Research and write strategic communication plans to disseminate scientific research information to key audiences.
- Prepare written and electronic communications such as press releases, newsletters, web content, and scripts.
- Develop scientific and technical materials including talking points, FAQs, and educational content for various platforms.
- Conduct media and content analysis across social media, news sites, and scientific literature; report findings.
- Monitor effectiveness of media campaigns and analyze survey or analytics data to assess performance.
- Maintain and update social media and web platforms, including content management and performance reporting.
- Monitor press coverage and respond to media inquiries, supporting press releases and communications efforts.
- Attend meetings, workshops, and conferences to stay informed on scientific and policy developments.
- Represent the program at conferences and public engagements, including coordination of exhibits and outreach efforts.
- Incumbent capture, no other candidates were considered due to incumbent candidate identified. They meet the labor category requirements provided by the customer.
What You Will Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field.
- Minimum of TWO (2) years of experience with developing and executing communication strategies and scientific/technical writing.
- Proficiency in creating diverse communication products (e.g., press releases, web content, multimedia scripts).
- Ability to analyze media, scientific literature, and data to inform communication strategies.
- Experience managing social media platforms, website content, and digital analytics.
- Familiarity with web hosting and digital content management tools.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.
- Incumbent capture – no other candidates were considered due to an identified incumbent who meets the labor category requirements provided by the customer
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Experience supporting scientific or public health communication initiatives.
- Knowledge of media relations and stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Experience with visual media design, including graphics, photography, or multimedia content creation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical and scientific writing.
- Familiarity with analytics tools and statistical analysis methods.
- Exposure to MATLAB or other technical software tools.
- Experience working in a federal or government-supported environment.
The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$108,000.00. 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:
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
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
