Health Communications Specialist – Senior

Lantana Consulting Group

. Lead development of complex health-policy and communications products involving nuanced subject matter, multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, or high visibility .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $95,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in health communications and policy development, with a strong ability to translate complex information into clear, audience-appropriate messages. Proficient in leading communication planning and mentoring teams to enhance content quality and effectiveness.

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Health CommunicationsTechnical WritingPublic Health PolicyAdvanced Communication SkillsMicrosoft 365 Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Content DevelopmentPolicy BriefsReport WritingPresentation DevelopmentEditing and ReviewData AnalysisCommunication PlanningAudience AnalysisContent GovernanceProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CoordinationMentoringConstructive FeedbackFacilitationConflict Resolution

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointWeb Content ManagementElectronic Content Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Public HealthFederal Position of Public Trust Level 5 Clearance

Industry Keywords

Public HealthHealthcareHealth PolicyCommunication StandardsSection 508 Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of complex health-policy and communications products involving nuanced subject matter, multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, or high visibility
Translate complex public-health, healthcare, scientific, technical, operational, and policy information into clear, accurate, compelling, and audience-appropriate messages
Develop and refine policy briefs, issue summaries, environmental and landscape assessments, reports, presentations, talking points, communication plans, training materials, web and electronic content, and other program products
Analyze program information and available data to identify communication, policy, audience, and information gaps and recommend strategies
Serve as a trusted partner to subject-matter experts and leadership on complex communication and policy assignments
Advise SMEs and program leaders on audience needs, message clarity, tone, sequencing, content structure, and communication approaches
Lead communication planning for complex initiatives, defining objectives, audiences, key messages, channels, products, dependencies, review processes, and success measures
Coordinate contributions from SMEs and stakeholders, reconcile differing perspectives, resolve ambiguity, and maintain progress toward shared objectives
Review, edit, improve, and secure approvals for materials developed by colleagues and SMEs
Develop and maintain content governance practices, templates, workflows, and review processes
Anticipate audience questions, concerns, or resistance and develop communications supporting understanding and adoption
Deliver presentations, facilitate discussions, and represent the communications or policy function in stakeholder meetings
Mentor and coach staff on writing, editing, audience translation, content development, communication planning, and quality standards
Identify opportunities to improve products, processes, and team practices using evidence and structured problem solving
Maintain working knowledge of relevant public-health and healthcare policy, program requirements, communication practices, and applicable standards
Ensure products comply with client requirements, policies, branding, accessibility requirements including Section 508, and quality standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, or a related field
Nine (9) or more years of progressively responsible experience in health communications, technical writing, public health, healthcare, health policy, or a related field
Advanced written and spoken communication skills, including conveying complex technical, scientific, and policy information clearly to audiences with varying levels of technical understanding
Experience independently leading complex communications or content-development assignments involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
Experience working with technical SMEs to translate complex information into clear, compelling, and audience-appropriate products
Experience reviewing and improving others’ work and providing constructive guidance on content quality, clarity, and standards
Experience working in public health, healthcare, healthcare policy, or a related environment
Experience developing communications, policy-related materials, presentations, reports, or other products for professional, public, executive, or government audiences
Strong knowledge of Standard English usage, grammar, mechanics, editing, and content organization
Competency with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Word and PowerPoint
If required by the project, ability to successfully complete a federal Position of Public Trust Level 5 background investigation, meet all eligibility criteria, and maintain the required clearance throughout employment
Candidate must reside in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible remote work arrangements
In-person collaboration during key events such as the annual company meeting
Employee-owned company
Equal-opportunity employment