Marketing Specialist

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

About Guidehouse

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