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Lead Marketing and Communications Consultant

Telligen
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Jan 22, 2026
This senior-level position provides strategic leadership for internal and external communications implementing client program efforts and executing integrated marketing and communication initiatives. Primary accountabilities include achieving the intent of the program deliverables and objectives by understanding the requirements and tailoring work to meet those needs while protecting the company's brands. Demonstrate strong strategic communication and problem-solving skills with clients, peers, management, and program staff. This is a remote role that may include travel requirements to Telligen's corporate headquarters in West Des Moines, IA. Candidates must live within the state that this role is posted to be eligible for consideration. What you'll do: Lead and mentor marketing/communications team members. Develop and implement comprehensive marketing and communication strategies for select client programs. Establish and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders, both internal and external. Collaborate with workgroups and key staff members to define marketing and communication needs in order to develop integrated solutions. Provide strategic counsel to program leadership on communication approaches. Manage deliverable schedules for projects that include graphics, website design and functionality, white papers, newsletters, presentations, collateral and other communication activities, outreach, and analysis. Lead all internal and external communications functions to ensure consistent, cohesive, and effective messaging that fulfills the communications and branding requirements of the program. Create presentations for various meetings, conferences and events. Create and lead development of promotional materials such as brochures, newsletters, collateral materials and white papers. Lead development of regular communications to clients, prospects, stakeholders and other audiences including newsletters, and other electronic forms of communication. Establish program-wide processes and standards for communications. Oversee multiple concurrent projects and initiatives. Implement quality control processes across all communication channels. Develop and track program-level metrics and KPIs. Resolve complex issues and remove barriers to success. Ensure communication materials comply with company, customer and regulatory standards by implementing editorial standards for communication content. Required Skills and Experience Four-year degree in business, journalism, marketing or communications related field 7-10 years experience in marketing and/or communications; demonstrated experience with web-based marketing and/or communications; demonstrated experience with marketing collateral, websites, social media, newsletters and press releases 3-5 years of team leadership experience Strong portfolio of strategic communications initiatives Preferred Skills and Experience Healthcare industry experience Master's degree in business, journalism, marketing or communications related field Who We Are: Telligen is one of the most respected population health management organizations in the country. We work with state and federal government programs, as well as employers and health plans offering clinical, analytical, and technical expertise. Over our 50-year history, health care has evolved - and so have we. What hasn't changed is our deep commitment to those we serve. Our success is built on our ability to adapt, respond to client needs and deliver innovative, mission-driven solutions. Our business is our people and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and are ready to take ownership, make an impact and help shape the future of health. Are you Ready? We're on a mission to transform lives and economies by improving health. Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, our employee-owners drive our business and share in our success. Community: We show up - for our clients, our communities and each other. Being a responsible corporate partner is part of who we are. Ingenuity: We value bold ideas and calculated risks. Innovation thrives when we challenge the status quo and listen to diverse perspectives. Integrity: We foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment built on trust and excellence. Thank you for your interest in Telligen! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to learn more about our mission-driven culture and stay up to speed. While we use artificial intelligence tools to enhance our initial screening process, all applications are thoroughly reviewed by our human recruitment team to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation of each candidate. Telligen and our affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify Participants. Telligen will not provide sponsorship for this position. If you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time. We will not accept 3rd party solicitations from outside staffing firms.