Health Communications Specialist

HOW A COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Partner with existing staff, prime contractor staff, and Federal staff to coordinate efforts to accomplish tasks
Lead or assist in project tracking, scheduling processes, and the development of technical project plans, reports, and deliverables, while analyzing procedures and utilizing a variety of management techniques to enhance team efficiency
Participate in and coordinate the development of various deliverables and products, including GRF promotion materials, technical response materials, and meeting materials.
Provide detailed proofreading of documents for alignment with emergency preparedness and response principles
Attend customer meetings and may serve as client liaison
Participate in and coordinate development of deliverables and products
Communicate daily with project team regarding updates and status of deliverables that require attention and action
Provide consultation services to the CDC to resolve critical matters, questions, problems, and issues involving the provision of public health and emergency preparedness topics
Liaise with other teams within CDC as needed
Ensure the timeliness, consistency, and accuracy of all information
Work with the project team and respective stakeholders to revise documents, processes, etc. based on feedback and reports
Provide operational support and coordination of activities including scheduling meetings of stakeholders throughout CDC; coordinating with subject matter experts to facilitate the execution of sub-projects
Maintain overall understanding of sub-projects to handle administrative needs such as scheduling meetings or capturing meeting notes/action items
Support development and execution of comprehensive strategies to promote awareness and understanding of the GRF within the organization and among relevant stakeholders

Pay $40-45/hr

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelors Degree in Public Health, Communications, Business, or a related discipline. Masters in Public Health preferred.
5 + years experience in Public Health, emergency preparedness, and/or relevant CDC experience
Previous experience in an emergency response setting highly desirable
Client relationship management and consulting experience
Knowledge of CDC processes, policies, procedures, and regulations preferred
Ability to obtain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) clearance.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Demonstrated eagerness to identify and solve problems
Ability to effectively utilize key software programs, including SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Forms, and PowerPoint) to provide client deliverables
Impeccable proof-reading skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Flexibility to adjust priorities to reflect changing client needs
Strong responsiveness to emails and Microsoft Teams chats
Self-starter to identify and suggest projects and solutions, while balancing prime contractor and client relationships and perspectives

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.