Communications Consultant

CVP assists federal civilian agencies with the implementation of large-scale business transformation initiatives. We are seeking a Communications Consultant to assist with rapid response communications for our Veterans Affairs client. The ideal candidate will have experience as a writer working in fast-paced environments and have experience working with Congress and the media.

The Communications Consultant works closely with and supports federal agency clients in the implementation of major organizational transformation initiatives and in the execution of the organizational communications strategy. The federal agencies have a wide range of stakeholder groups with varying priorities, interests, and needs. Communications is a key function to build awareness, understanding, confidence and support for program initiatives.

• Develop a portfolio of communication products, including talking points, elevator speeches, FAQs, info sheets, Congressional responses, press releases, website copy, video scripts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Deliver work without error in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure quality service, deliverables, and results.
• Measure the success of communications strategies and tactics using metrics and evaluation techniques.
• Support the development of innovative approaches and ideas to deliver communications solutions to clients.
• Create intellectual capital, support business development initiatives, and participate in business development activities, including whitepapers, proposals, and capability briefings.

• Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust government security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in communications, journalism, public affairs, or other closely related field.
• 2+ years of experience in strategic communications.
• High emotional intelligence and flexibility. 
• Knowledge of strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and public relations best practices and core principles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the planning and execution of complex external communications plans.
• Experience leveraging various communications channels to deliver client messaging to federal and/or public audiences.
• Experience developing talking points, writing speeches, and crafting blogs/social media posts for senior executive level clients.
• Excellent proficiency in copyediting, proofreading, and common publishing platforms as well as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram.
• Ability to work independently and in large delivery teams, prioritize workload to meet demands, and be well organized and proactive.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team environment with quick turnaround times.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues, multi-task while maintaining high attention to detail, and be willing and able to roll up sleeves and get work of all types done.
• Comfortable responding to and managing inquiries/topics that are sometimes sensitive in nature with the highest professionalism.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
• Strong proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent deck-building/PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to work in the US without sponsorship indefinitely.

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree in communications or marketing or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working with federal government entities.

About CVP

CVP is an award-winning healthcare and next-gen technology and consulting services firm solving critical problems for healthcare, national security, and public sector clients. We help organizations achieve lasting transformation and build a healthy, safe, and equitable world—a future we call What’s Next. 

What do we do? We do work that matters like advancing mental and behavioral health, streamlining immigration, and improving access and outcomes for underserved populations including Veterans, people experiencing homelessness, and rural American residents.  

How do we do it? Our team of industry experts deliver integrated, innovative solutions in Healthcare Research & Technology, Digital Transformation, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Marketing Communications & Change Management, and Strategy & Transformation. 

Why do we do it? Our core values define the CVP culture, guide our decisions, and enable our client-focused mission. We’re relentlessly focused on making a difference and building What’s Next for our clients and their customers. 

We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of our individual and collective success, and our commitment to hiring and supporting Veterans has earned us three HIRE Vets gold medallions. Join us to start or advance your career with a mission-focused firm transforming healthcare, enhancing security, and making government work better. 

Customer Value Partners, LLC is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Customer Value Partners seeks to provide employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.