Communications and Outreach Specialist

Guidehouse

Communications specialist developing branding materials and targeted media campaigns for Guidehouse’s USCIS recruiting efforts. Supporting stakeholder analysis, campaign measurement, reports, and program plans.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $74,000 - $124,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing communication materials and targeted media campaigns to enhance brand awareness, particularly in support of federal government initiatives. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, campaign effectiveness tracking, and comprehensive reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal Government Consulting ExperienceBrand DevelopmentCampaign Effectiveness TrackingExcellent Communication SkillsPublic Trust Certification

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Hard Skills

CommunicationsBrandingMarketingPublic RelationsQuantitative AnalysisQualitative AnalysisReport DevelopmentPresentation DevelopmentCampaign DevelopmentStakeholder Analysis

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Certification

Industry Keywords

USCISDHSMedia CampaignsTargeted CommunicationsStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop communications materials to build brand and product awareness for recruiting efforts supporting United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Build awareness through targeted media campaigns
Provide input on brand ideas
Support brand design and corresponding materials, including campaign development and implementation
Support tracking of campaign effectiveness and measures
Tailor communications based upon various personas being targeted
Support stakeholder interviews and analyses
Support current state analyses and gap analyses
Support development of reports and presentations summarizing quantitative and qualitative assessments and analyses
Prepare for internal and external stakeholder discussions
Execute project tasks and outputs under the direction of a Lead
Support development of comprehensive plans to implement program goals, meet requirements, and keep resources on track

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Communications or business related field
TWO (2) or more years of experience in communications, branding, marketing and/or public relations
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications
Experience consulting for the federal government
Experience working in DHS
Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
Excellent communication skills across all levels of business, both written and verbal
Ability to adapt quickly and develop successful professional relationships
Travel required: up to 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Flexible benefits package
Flexible workplace