What You'll Do

• Oversee and direct planning, research, content, and strategy development of complex efforts

• Be a trusted advisor to clients and external partners who touch the client’s business, as well as with internal project teams

• Take responsibility and accountability for larger projects, including the work and the process

• Create momentum within the team to deliver high quality work and identify opportunities to drive growth

• Think one step ahead, identifying potential opportunities and next steps needed, flagging risks, and coming up with solutions for how the team can fulfil or overcome them

• Provide direction and feedback to junior team members in daily and ongoing responsibilities; mentoring them for growth within the team

• Design and implement process improvement efforts in strategic and innovative ways 

• Prioritize and delegate assignments and requirements, as needed

• Model and encourage company values

• Influence decisions and drive change

• Participate in the hiring and onboarding of new team members

• Help drive the new business process including organic growth

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, public health, or related field

• 8+ years of experience in communications and/or project management; health focus preferred

• Prior communications firm and/or government or government consulting experience preferred

• A Ph.D. may be substituted for 3 years of required experience with a master’s degree or for 4 years with a bachelor’s degree

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Action-oriented, organized, proactive, and adaptable approach to complex account and team management and development

• Demonstrated track record in building team and client relationships and delivering programs

• Broad-based exposure to all skill areas, including discipline (e.g., strategic communications, marketing, PR, digital strategy), news business development, writing and presentations, media relations, and consultative selling

• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to customer service