**The** **Opportunity** As a Health Communications Associate, you will lead and contribute to the design, development, and execution of strategic communications initiatives across a portfolio of public health and healthcare projects. You will translate complex technical content into high-quality communications products and play a key role in shaping messaging strategies that support client objectives. This role is ideal for a mid-level professional with demonstrated experience in health communications who can operate with increasing autonomy, manage multiple priorities, and engage effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams. _This position is contingent upon award of additional health communication contracts to Abt Global._ **Core Responsibilities** _Marketing and Communications Strategy_ + Experience developing marketing and communications strategy, such as how to segment audiences and develop plans to reach them + Contribute to and help implement communications strategies aligned with project and client goals + Communication Planning & Science: apply evidence-based communication planning frameworks (e.g., health belief model, SBCC) including audience research, message testing, and channel selection + Lead the development of communications products, including reports, briefs, web content, blogs, social media, infographics, and presentations + Develop toolkits, briefs, and dissemination products tailored to health providers, researchers, and consumer audiences + Synthesize complex research findings and technical content into clear, audience-appropriate messaging + Plain Language: apply federal plain language standards and readability principles to all deliverables + Ensure all deliverables meet quality, accessibility, and branding standards _Project Leadership & Execution_ + Manage communications workstreams or discrete tasks across one or more projects + Manage digital communications products from concept through launch, including road mapping, sprint planning, and stakeholder alignment + Oversee timelines, deliverables, and workflows to ensure on-time, high-quality execution + Provide guidance and direction to junior staff on communications tasks and products + Support coordination of outreach campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination activities _Client & Stakeholder Engagement_ + Participate in client meetings and contribute to presentations, briefings, and deliverables + Support the development of client-facing materials, including reports and communication plans + Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders _Content Management & Performance Tracking_ + Oversee content calendars and support dissemination across digital platforms + Track and analyze communications performance metrics and recommend improvements + Evaluate and improve content and campaigns by identifying KPIs, using analytics platforms, and delivery data-driven optimization recommendations + Maintain documentation for communications activities, approvals, and reporting + Digital Media Channel Management: manage content across specific digital channels (web, email, social, mobile), including platform governance, audience targeting, and scheduling + Graphic Design & Data Visualization: oversee design and visualization of communications products using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or Tableau + Marketing: apply digital marketing and social marketing principles - including SEO, paid media, and campaign management - to public health communications efforts _Research & Thought Leadership Support_ + Conduct environmental scans, audience analyses, and literature reviews to inform communications approaches + Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of outreach strategies + Inform the development of toolkits and dissemination products through audience analysis and evidence review, ensuring materials meet the literacy, cultural, and contextual needs of audiences + Contribute to concept notes, proposals, and business development efforts as needed + Stay current on public health trends, communications best practices, and federal client priorities **What We Value** + Bachelor's Degree and Nine years of relevant experience, or Master's and seven years of relevant experience, or PhD and four years of relevant experience + Degree in Public Health, Communications, or Public Relations strongly preferred. + 8+ years of relevant experience in health communications, public health, or related field + Demonstrated experience developing and leading communications products and deliverables + Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, especially translating technical content for diverse audiences + Experience applying plain language standards, storytelling, and narrative development + Experience managing multiple workstreams and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment + Experience supporting federal health clients (e.g., HRSA, CD