Public Health Communications & Outreach Specialist

Job Title
Public Health Communications & Outreach Specialist

Remote / Atlanta, GA
Blu Omega is seeking a Public Health Communications & Outreach Specialist to support a nationwide federal initiative focused on adolescent health education, community outreach, and public health awareness. This role is responsible for developing and supporting public health communications and outreach strategies targeting youth and community populations.

Program Overview
Supporting federal efforts to enhance adolescent health education and community engagement through strategic communication initiatives.

Key Details
Location: Remote
Clearance / Suitability: Public Trust eligibility required

Responsibilities

• Develop and support public health communications and outreach strategies targeting adolescent, youth, and community populations.
• Conduct audience research and needs assessments to understand demographic characteristics, communication preferences, and barriers to engagement.
• Create targeted messaging, educational content, and outreach materials for diverse audiences.
• Support national and regional public health awareness campaigns across digital, social media, and community-based channels.
• Apply behavioral science, psychology, and health communication principles to improve audience engagement.
• Develop communication strategies tailored to rural, urban, and underserved communities.
• Collaborate with public health subject matter experts, curriculum developers, and training teams to ensure consistent, medically accurate messaging.
• Support stakeholder engagement with community organizations, public health agencies, and youth-serving organizations.
• Ensure communications materials follow health literacy and Section 508 accessibility best practices.
• Evaluate campaign effectiveness and recommend improvements based on audience feedback and engagement metrics.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Public Health, Marketing, Psychology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in strategic communications, public health campaigns, community outreach, social marketing, or audience engagement.
• Experience developing and implementing communications campaigns for targeted demographic groups.
• Experience creating content for digital platforms, social media, or community outreach initiatives.
• Strong writing, messaging, stakeholder engagement, and communication planning skills.
• Ability to adapt messaging to different populations, health literacy levels, and communication channels.

Compensation
Salary Range: $85.00 - $110,000.00
Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance.

Benefits & Perks
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through national providers
401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)
Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary options
Short-term disability (company-paid) and long-term disability options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support and mental health resources
Telehealth and virtual care options available through medical plans
Pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection options
Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible employees
Paid federal holidays for salaried employees
Access to wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefits
Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, employment status, and program requirements.

Company Overview
Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering technology and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support mission-critical programs across civilian and defense sectors, including health, national security, and regulatory environments. We partner with government agencies and large integrators to provide expertise in cybersecurity operations, cloud and infrastructure modernization, data and analytics, and enterprise IT support.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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