McLean, VA, USA
17 hours ago
Senior Consultant Legislative Communications (Part-Time)

Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 25%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Serve as a trusted advisor to healthcare executives – supporting them in developing responding to external stakeholders

Manage significant client engagements and day-to-day relationships

Creating, editing, and collaborating presentations, talking points, responses to inquiries, reports, and other products needed for external stakeholders

Assist with preparation for hearings, briefings, and other events were clients are engaged

Regularly engage with executives and staff to collaboratively create strategies that will inform external stakeholders

Create and maintain tracking tools and techniques to ensure timely engagement with external stakeholders

Regularly engage with staff from various communications offices on content, tactics, and strategy

Regularly engage with clients involved with logistics of external engagements

Regularly engage with the Guidehouse subject matter experts on a variety of healthcare topics

Actively support business development activities to help identify, research, and pursue opportunities for new/existing clients

Keep current on healthcare industry trends to inform clients on leading practices


What You Will Need:

Ability to translate technical information and data into a story that is visually appealing and able to capture and persuade a variety of audiences utilizing Powerpoint

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree

3-5+ years of previous work experience in a consulting firm, on capital hill, or in a communications or congressional affairs role

Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality deliverables under stressful conditions

Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of business, including experience writing reports and client/public-facing documents as well as effectively communicating complex concepts


What Would Be Nice To Have:

Military Veteran

Experience working in or consulting with the Department of Veterans Affairs or Military Health System

Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and develop successful professional relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

Ability to create clear and compelling presentations for clients on complex topics

Unmatched organizational skills in a dynamic environment

Demonstrated passion for improving healthcare

Master’s Degree


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 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. 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.

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