Senior Communications Manager, Health

$102,285 - $173,884/Yr

ICF International - Washington, DC

Full-time - Senior

Washington, DC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

ICF 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. At 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 Senior Communications Manager, Health to lead a fast-paced contract for a National Institutes of Health (NIH) client. In addition to project leadership, this individual will play an important part in business development for the Social Marketing team. As a Senior Communications Manager, Health, you will lead a large, high-profile health communications and media relations project for a federal agency. This will include performing a range of project management tasks, including budgeting and forecasting, working with internal and government contracts staff, managing project timelines, meetings, deliverables, and work plans. You will lead the ICF project team, serving as a direct supervisor to three staff who are fully dedicated to this contract, and work collaboratively with support teams across ICF (e.g., earned media, editing, creative). You will develop and execute multichannel communication plans to promote NIH-funded science, directing, planning, and creating effective communications approaches across multiple communications touchpoints including media relations, digital media, social media, and special events. Additionally, you will work collaboratively with NIH employees to propose strategic communications approaches, counsel leadership on strategies and tactics, and develop messaging using evidence-based research to develop public-facing communication. You will also provide audience-centric support for partnership programs, earned media activities, social media engagement, and paid media efforts, while identifying, leading, and providing strategic support for new business efforts, including proposal and capture efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large, high-profile health communications and media relations project for a federal agency.
• Perform a range of project management tasks, including budgeting and forecasting, working with internal and government contracts staff, managing project timelines, meetings, deliverables, and work plans.
• Lead the ICF project team, serving as a direct supervisor to three staff who are fully dedicated to this contract.
• Work collaboratively with client team members, as well as outside consultants/vendors supporting the work.
• Develop and execute multichannel communication plans to promote NIH-funded science.
• Direct, plan, and create effective communications approaches across multiple communications touchpoints including media relations, digital media, social media, and special events.
• Work collaboratively with NIH employees to propose strategic communications approaches, counsel leadership on strategies and tactics, and develop messaging.
• Use evidence-based research to develop public-facing communication.
• Provide audience-centric support for partnership programs, earned media activities, social media engagement, and paid media efforts.
• Identify, lead, and provide strategic support for new business efforts, including proposal and capture efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, or related majors.
• 8+ years of directly applicable experience, preferably in a communications or PR agency setting and including demonstrated experience working with federal health agencies.
• US Citizenship (required by Federal government for position).

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience with the NIH is a plus.
• Master's degree in Communications, Public Health, or related field is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Professional development opportunities and support for ongoing education.