About the role

  • Support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) in translating scientific knowledge into clinical practice using dissemination and implementation science best practices
  • Work with a team of multidisciplinary consultants to support implementation science utilization and adoption for consultation partners and enterprise-wide
  • Lead the communications team to support consultation projects and enterprise-wide spread and scale activities
  • Support consultation project leads with execution of complex projects involving multiple stakeholder groups within the DHA and the broader community; tasks may include but are not limited to supporting the development and execution of dissemination plans
  • Oversight and development of communications materials (e.g., briefing decks, audience profiles)
  • Tracking and monitoring of all communications-related activities; the development and maintenance of communications materials and records
  • Develop and execute strategies for continuous improvement
  • Engage and coordinate effectively with DHA Strategic Communications
  • Provide vision and strategy for communications efforts at the enterprise level, incl. stakeholder engagement, mapping, and management; scale and spread of Implementation Science Support and Services materials
  • Format, write, and editing client-facing materials (e.g., client and leadership briefs, presentations, abstracts, and other client-facing materials within the MHS)
  • Interpret and translate complex clinical content into user friendly resources written in plain language and relatable to a broad audience
  • Support development and execution of dissemination plans (e.g., social media campaigns, developing key messages, creating infographics)
  • Work closely with project staff, research and clinical subject matter experts, clinical providers, occupational health and safety professionals, and education and training staff to develop and execute dissemination plans grounded in implementation science best practices
  • Must be self-directed and able to work independently as well as collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to develop processes, manage day-to-day workload and that of the communications team, monitor and meet milestones and deadlines, and provide timely high quality consultative support

Requirements

  • Masters degree
  • Change Management Professional certification (Certification within 30 days of employment)
  • Demonstrated experience applying dissemination and implementation frameworks and leading practices in the DHA or MHS
  • Knowledge of military culture and structure to best support MHS initiatives
  • Strong technical writing skills to clearly, logically, and succinctly communicate project-related information within the MHS, DoD, and other federal agencies at the commensurate comprehension and reading level for the audience
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently, and have strong oral and written communication abilities, with strong conceptual and systems-thinking abilities and problem-solving skills
  • Solid working knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Office business suite, to include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required to prepare reports, briefings, and products; experience with Adobe Professional and with posting and sharing documents in SharePoint
  • Excellent client-facing consultation skills to include briefing and/or advisement to civilian and uniformed government personnel
  • Must be able to establish and maintain relationships, demonstrate initiative and a high level of engagement, exude a professional presence, focus on results and demonstrate enthusiasm.

Benefits

  • Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees
  • 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
  • Life insurance and disability paid by the company
  • AFLAC Available
  • Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
  • 12 Paid Holidays

Job title

Senior Communications Consultant

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Location requirements

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