Job description
Join Our Health Communications Talent Pipeline!
At Altarum, our Palladian Partners team works with federal health agencies to develop communications strategies and campaigns that help people make informed decisions about their health.
We are building a pipeline of experienced, mid-careerhealth communications professionals who may be a strong fit for future Communications Project Management opportunities supporting federal public health clients.
This is not a posting for one specific, currently open position. By applying, you are expressing interest in potential opportunities as client and contract needs develop.
About the Potential Opportunities
Professionals in these roles may lead or support integrated health communications initiatives involving:
Public health education and awareness campaigns
Strategic communications planning
Audience research and message development
Content, creative, digital, and outreach initiatives
Client and stakeholder engagement
Project planning, budgeting, and deliverable oversight
Coordination across internal teams, partners, and subcontractors
Responsibilities, level, client assignment, and timing will depend on the specific opportunity.
What We're Looking For
Candidates will bring approximately 5–8 years of relevant experience.
We are interested in professionals with experience in health, public health, or social impact communications who can:
Lead complex, integrated communications projects and campaigns
Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders
Manage scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and competing priorities
Guide cross-functional teams across strategy, content, creative, digital, research, and outreach
Translate client needs into clear plans and actionable recommendations
Experience supporting federal government clients, particularly agencies withing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is highly valued!
Why Join Our Team?
At Altarum, you'll join a collaborative, mission-driven team working on communications initiatives that improve health and strengthen communities. We value thoughtful collaboration, curiosity, adaptability, and people who are motivated by work with purpose.
Because at Altarum, it’s more than work. It's a chance to bring your expertise to a team contributing to work that matters!
What Happens Next?
Our Talent Acquisition team will review your background and experience. If your qualifications align with a potential current or upcoming need, a member of our team may contact you to discuss the opportunity, timing, and next steps.
Because these opportunities may depend on future business needs, contract awards, or funding decisions, we may not have an immediate opening or a confirmed hiring timeline when you apply.
Stay Connected!
We encourage you to continue exploring our current openings and apply directly to the specific positions that align with your experience and interests. Joining this pipeline does not automatically submit your application for other Altarum opportunities.
We appreciate your interest in using communications to improve public health, strengthen communities, and make complex health information more accessible!
Altarum is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations disenfranchised by the health care system. We work primarily on behalf of federal and state governments to design and implement solutions that achieve measurable results. We combine our expertise in public health and health care delivery with technology development and implementation, practice transformation, training and technical assistance, quality improvement, data analytics, and applied research and evaluation. Our innovative solutions and proven processes lead to better value and health for all.
Altarum is an equal opportunity employer that provides employment and opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.