Communications Analyst

Guidehouse is searching for a Communications Analyst to work within a busy and growing cross-functional team supporting our work at the NIH. The Communications Analyst will be a content writer and contribute to outreach campaigns for internal and external audiences, including researchers. This position will support the team’s busy and growing scientific and software engineering sections. The work environment is highly collaborative and team-based.

What You Will Do:

Elevate written and digital communication strategies for both internal and external communication products and services

Provide communications expertise and support for all Branch activities including, but not limited to: websites, FAQs, presentation materials, leadership talking points, scientific manuscripts, and other communication vehicles. This may include technical writing and editing such as software user guides and scientific publications.

Develop and implement a social media calendar and create posts with strong visuals and message

Evaluate metrics of communication initiatives to improve writing and messaging strategies

Develop relationships quickly, strategically, and effectively across NIAID, focusing on researchers and collaborators

Facilitate and manage grassroots efforts to engage with researchers and collaborators across the Institute

What You Will Need:

A bachelor’s degree is required.

Minimum of Four (4) years of professional experience in one of the following fields: scientific or health communications, marketing, or outreach

Demonstrated experience applying strategic communications principles and best practices

Ability to understand and tailor messaging to a variety of audiences and channels

Understanding of and experience using social media platforms in a professional setting (Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube)

Ability to effectively present scientific/technical topics in a business-oriented fashion to non-technical audiences

Proven ability to meet deadlines and pay close attention to detail

Well organized with demonstrated multi-tasking skills

Experience creating 508 compliant documents

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

A Masters degree in communications is preferred.