Communications Specialist, Health

DescriptionICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our core values include Embracing Difference; we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of difference.@ICF Next, we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems, relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients and committed to making a positive change in the world.Join our community of mission-driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists to challenge the status quo.We're currently hiring for a Communication Manager, Health, to work mainly with clients at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with the potential to expand work to additional ICF Next clients working across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).As a Communication Manager, Health, you will:

Serve as deputy project manager in support of the contract’s project manager, as well as a regular point-of-contact with the federal government client for all publication-related requests.

Use science-based communication strategies and tactics, including those that best resonate with audiences of focus, to reach and engage audiences to increase visibility of government communication programs, resources, and materials.

Manage communication product development, working with the federal client, ICF communication specialists, and ICF Next’s Creative Studio to write, edit and manage the production of a range of educational and promotional materials for use in public outreach (e.g., fact sheets, booklets and brochures, web and digital content, and multimedia products) to support a range of communication efforts.

Review new national annual survey results and incorporate updates to statistics and other information into print and online materials in an accurate and timely manner.

Routinely conduct materials sweeps and update other changes to wording and terminology.

Develop tracking systems to ensure efficient updates to materials and coordination with translators for Spanish-language versions.

Work with ICF’s production team to prepare print-ready files and coordinate the production of booklets with area printers.

Work with ICF’s 508 specialists as well as NIH staff to ensure documents posted online meet 508-compliance standards.

Oversee key project tasks and work with project staff on the prioritization, coordination, completion, and submission of key project deliverables.

Independently manage project timelines and work plans.

Organize and lead internal and client meetings, as needed.

As a Communication Manager, Health, you will have:Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in social sciences, health communication, marketing, English, public relations, or equivalent experience required.

5+ years of communications/materials development/health information clearinghouse experience.

U.S. citizenship (required by Federal government forposition)

Ability to pass a background check for an NIH contractor badge.

Preferred Qualifications

8+ years of experience

Federal government contracting experience

Professional Skills:

Strong writing and editing skills, with experience writing for a variety of platforms to include print and digital fact sheets, short-form videos, and web pages. Experience with the NIH Style Guide is desirable.

Ability to work well across teams (e.g., graphic designers, editors, 508-compliance specialists) to coordinate development of materials.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and organizational skills, with ability to prioritize, manage and communicate multiple tasks at a given time.

Strong project management skills, including an ability to triage multiple priorities and pivot as needs change, as well as a meticulous and detail-oriented approach to processes, timelines and communicating with clients and colleagues.

Demonstrated ability to self-start, collaborate, coordinate, and communicate effectively with all levels of client and client partners, including leadership.

Experience with Canva Pro is strongly preferred.

Experience with GovDelivery is desirable but not required.

Location:

The successful candidate is ideally located within a commutable distance of the Washington, D.C. metro area, although remote work is mainly anticipated.

Working at ICFICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process (http://careers.icf.com/us/en/accommodations) .Read more about workplace discrimination rights , the Pay Transparency Statement (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf) , or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity)Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:$65,416.00 - $111,207.00Maryland Remote Office (MD99)