Public Health Research SME

Job Summary

Aptive is seeking a Public Health Research SME with demonstrated experience in development of public heal communications campaigns, key messaging, stakeholder engagement activities, and strategic communications. This position requires strong client interaction skills and a demonstrated ability to work with various stakeholders across multiple tasks.

This Full-Time opportunity is based in Alexandria, VA. This position may also be remote with occasional on-site meetings.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership in all aspects of planning, preparation, coordination, and execution of multiple projects and anticipate the needs, as driven by the project work plans
• Independently manage resources and be able to deliver all components of basic and stand-alone projects

• Plan client meetings by anticipating needs as driven by the work plan, coordinate meetings with key users, and document key questions to be answered by throughout the engagement
• Produce project documentation, briefs, meeting materials, analysis, best practice presentations, benchmark information, and interim, and final deliverables.
• Developing clear and appealing campaigns using best practices, document engagement strategies, content development, and other fundamental campaign concepts.
• Development of leadership briefings and presentations.
• Providing professional project plan, analyze, and create campaign/content solutions that meet strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.

• Conceptualize, draft, review, modify and prepare materials to meet predetermined communications and marketing goals.
• Develop strategy and execution plan that connects directly with target audiences and delivers information/calls-to-action in clear, concise, and persuasive formats.
• Think strategically to create campaigns with end goals in mind.
• Translate complex information in plain language to audiences with varying levels of comprehension.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Communications preferred).
• 10 years related experience in public health communications and program management experience

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience manage program budgets and large teams.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues; desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
• Strategic thinker with drive to get all types of work done and a high attention to detail
• Excellent ability to communicate across all mediums and settings; superior consulting abilities
• Prior public health campaign management and execution experience.

• Communications experience within a Healthcare system or healthcare facility.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high-level attention to detail and ability to carry out multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
• Capable self-starter with high attention to detail.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

About Aptive

Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We're advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.

We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.

COVID 19 Vaccine Statement

This position supports a federal government contract and is subject to government vaccination mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status and proof of vaccination, or an adjudicated accommodation may be required for employment.