Federal Strategic Communications Manager (DHS/CISA)

CyberMedia Technologies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Performance bonus programs

401K contribution & Employer Match

Paid vacation & Sick leave

Job summary

Cybermedia Technologies, Arlington, VA, seeks a Public Relations Manager I (DHS Suitability) to develop strategic communications and stakeholder outreach for CISA councils and advisory operations. The role focuses on executive messaging, engaging materials, and polished public-facing content for federal contexts.

Onsite work in Arlington is required; Top Secret/Sensitive positions may apply depending on contract. DHS Fitness Determination and suitability processing are needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in strategic communications, PR, stakeholder engagement, or related fields.
• Strong writing, editing, message development, and client‑service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple communications products, audiences, and deadlines.
• Experience coordinating with senior leaders, SMEs, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop emails, memoranda, public messaging, executive summaries, outreach materials, graphics, social‑media content, and other communication products.
• Translate complex cyber, critical‑infrastructure, policy, and council information into audience‑appropriate language.
• Support communication and outreach plans for councils, working groups, meetings, and stakeholder initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to gather input, solicit participation, and prepare materials.
• Manage designated mailboxes, acknowledge inquiries promptly, route requests, and maintain inquiry logs.
• Prepare leadership talking points, briefings, announcements, invitations, and post‑engagement communications.
• Apply DHS/CISA branding, tone, templates, accessibility, and quality standards.
• Track communication activities and analyze engagement results to improve future outreach.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public relations

Stakeholder engagement

Writing

Editing

Project management

Executive communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft 365

Drupal

Social media tools

Job description

Cybermedia Technologies, Arlington, VA, seeks a Public Relations Manager I (DHS Suitability) to develop strategic communications and stakeholder outreach for CISA councils and advisory operations. The role focuses on executive messaging, engaging materials, and polished public-facing content for federal contexts.

Onsite work in Arlington is required; Top Secret/Sensitive positions may apply depending on contract. DHS Fitness Determination and suitability processing are needed.