Health Communications Specialist I

Goldbelt C6 protects the safety and health of the country by supporting civilian public health and defense medical marketspace. C6 offers research and development, engineering, and logistics services that enhance and enlarge customers' operations. C6's expertise is focused on integrating C6ISR and scientific, engineering, and technical support for various government partners. The experts at C6 are research and data-driven and ready to create custom solutions.

Summary:

Goldbelt C6 is seeking a Health Communications Specialist I to provide health communications and digital media support within the Office of the Director (OD).

Essential Job Functions:

• Translate complex data outcomes, reports, and methodologies into plain language for various audiences.
• Track DHQP data developments across programs (CDC Epicenters, EIP, NHSN, BAA awardees, ARPSP, AR Lab Network, and other systems) and describe relationships among findings.
• Provide strategic direction for DHQP data communications, including one-year and three-year strategic plans.
• Develop audience-specific materials (web content, fact sheets, FAQs, talking points, feature stories, Adobe Campaign emails, blog entries, graphics, social media content).
• Provide consultation support to the DHQP media team for media responses.
• Coordinate with SMEs and communications professionals across CDC to ensure effective collaboration.
• Collaborate with other CDC centers and partners on similar data topics to guide communications strategy.
• Identify and coordinate professional partnerships to improve awareness of DHQP data resources.
• Review messages and materials for accuracy, consistency, and plain language/risk communication compliance.
• Collaborate with communications staff across CDC and federal agencies for message consistency.
• Serve as lead communicator during significant data changes or announcements.
• Provide consultation and guidance to DHQP communications leadership; track team progress toward strategic goals.
• Proactively identify, research, and resolve problems; recommend updated strategies.
• Participate in and provide summaries for meetings as a DHQP communications team representative.
• Ensure consistency across materials and web pages containing DHQP data.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Able to provide consultation, technical assistance, and training on program and project implementation to internal and external groups.
• Apply social marketing practices and health communication theories to enhance program effectiveness.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication in interpersonal exchanges.
• Ability to work well independently, be solution-oriented, motivated, and committed to customer and company success.
• Excellent judgment and decision making, with strong analytical skills; business intuition and business acumen.
• Advanced use of Adobe and Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four (4) or more years of experience writing and editing in Health Communications or Public Health Education.
• Experience with current 508 compliance requirements and the Clear Communication Index.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CDC Public Trust Clearance.
• Participate during CDC response activities and training exercises under direction of the DHQP Team Lead; duties include staffing the EOC desk to help support CDC's mission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Health Education, Public Health, or a related field.
• Prior experience working with the CDC is highly desired to understand the culture and environment.

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000 annually.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.