Altarum
201-500 employees
research
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veterans-health
wellness
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food and nutrition
health equity
long-term services and supports
maternal and child health
medicare and medicaid
military and veterans health
public health information technology
sexual and reproductive health
About Altarum
Altarum is a national nonprofit whose mission is to create a better, more sustainable future through ideas and action that transform American health and healthcare. Life at Altarum"There's no question that we have an impact across the country. We already have a wide reach, and it's only growing." Christy MacDermid Avery, Quality Improvement Advisor Lead"I'm excited to be a part of a matrixed institute that encourages collaboration, stretches our staff's abilities, and appreciates a 'can-do' attitude. This institute pushes you to be your best-and that makes the future an exciting prospect." Shaheen Khan, Deputy Project Manager"Sometimes nailing a project or going that extra mile takes a little more dedication-but the end result is completely worth it." Kristi Cook, Associate Consultant"The challenges are endless, so we're constantly evolving, but it's exciting to be a part of the solutions." Sushant Arora, Business Analyst"The prospect of working here is very exciting. The projects always change, and it's impossible to get burned out." Brucie Maki, Regulatory & Incentive Program Analyst"Be willing to jump in. We need the people who are enthusiastic about elder care." Elizabeth Blair, Research & Management Associate
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Description
- We’re excited to share an upcoming opportunity (pending a contract award) and are building a pipeline of qualified candidates in advance. Hiring is expected to begin once the final award is confirmed, anticipated within the next 2–3 months.
- As a Communications Specialist (Account Executive), you’ll contribute to projects across the research and execution phases, help design solutions, and make meaningful contributions to your team. You’ll manage up and across teams, support client relationships, produce drafts of work, reports, and analyses, monitor changes in the environment that may affect client success, and ensure the quality and timeliness of client deliverables.
- In this role, you’ll be part of Palladian Partners, Altarum Enterprise’s full-service marketing and communications team, where you’ll work collaboratively to deliver innovative, high-impact solutions for our clients.
- What You'll Do
- Participate in planning, research, writing, and strategy development
- Draft high-quality correspondence, communication materials, reports, and other types of materials for internal audiences and clients
- Communicate directly with clients and external partners to implement strategies and tactics
- Draft project plans and track project activities, timelines, and quality reviews
- Support social, paid, and traditional media outreach, including strategy, content development, and analytics
- Support content creation by communicating ideas and working with integrated project teams of designers, writers, and digital strategists to develop creative and digital assets, including videos, websites, infographics, and more
- Provide client service support with regular monitoring and reporting, managing timelines, proofreading, and client touchpoints
- Collaborate with other team members to address challenges and solve problems proactively
- Attend and contribute to meetings, including taking actionable notes in both internal and external meetings, handle scheduling and logistics
- Participate in new business processes including research and proposal preparation
- Contribute to organic growth
- What You'll Bring
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
- Ability to work collaboratively on a team and with key stakeholders and clients
- Action-oriented, organized, proactive, and adaptable approach to project coordination
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to customer service
- Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years of work experience
- Master’s degree or PhD a plus
- Government contracting and/or agency experience preferred
- Where You'll Work
- Remote with occasional in-person collaboration days
- If near one of our offices (Arlington, VA; Silver Spring, MD; or Novi, MI), in-person attendance once every other month (6 times per year) for Collaboration Day
- Non-local employees may be asked to join at an approved co-working space
- Work Eligibility & Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in the US; sponsorship not available
- All work within the continental US unless required by contract
- Ability to work core hours aligned with Eastern Time
- Maintain a dedicated, ergonomic workspace with reliable internet and mobile device
- Federal Clearance & Badge
- Complete a federal background investigation for federal employment suitability
- May need to obtain an HHS PIV Badge
- More info: https://ors.od.nih.gov/ser/dpsac/applicants-employees/DPSAC-process-overview/adjudication-branch/Pages/suitability-criteria.aspx
- Salary Range: $57,400 - $67,804 per year
- Benefits include:
- Competitive Medical, Dental, and Optical plans
- Generous Paid Time Off, 8 company-observed holidays plus 3 floating holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- 401K Plan (3% employer contribution plus opportunity for gainsharing)
- Life, AD&D & Disability coverage
- Flexible work environment and more!
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Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
- Ability to work collaboratively on a team and with key stakeholders and clients
- Action-oriented, organized, proactive, and adaptable approach to project coordination
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to customer service
- Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years of work experience
- Master’s degree or PhD a plus
- Government contracting and/or agency experience preferred
- Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available
- Ability to work core hours aligned with Eastern Time
- Remote employees must maintain a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace with reliable internet and a mobile device
- Because this role supports federal clients, a federal background investigation is required
- May be required to obtain an HHS PIV Badge
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Benefits
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Optical plans
- Generous Paid Time Off, 8 Company observed holidays plus 3 floating holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- 401K Plan (3% employer contribution plus opportunity for gainsharing)
- Life, AD&D & Disability coverage
- A flexible work environment and more!