Public Affairs Officer - Senior

GRVTY; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision

Health Savings Account with company contribution

Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401k with generous company match

Training and Development Opportunities

Award Programs

Variety of Company Sponsored Events

Job summary

GRVTY is seeking a Senior Public Affairs Officer based in Springfield, Virginia to support strategic communications and stakeholder engagement for Intelligence Community mission operations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in communications, active TS/SCI clearance, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This role includes developing communication products and coordinating with leadership to align communication objectives. Benefits include a robust health plan, paid time off, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with ability to obtain CI Polygraph.
• 10+ years of experience in communications, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop communications products including talking points, reports, newsletters, and executive briefings.
• Support strategic communications campaigns and workforce messaging initiatives.
• Coordinate with leadership and stakeholders to ensure alignment of communications objectives.
• Support event planning, stakeholder engagement, and outreach activities.
• Provide editorial review and communications support for organizational initiatives.

Skills

Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills

Strategic messaging

Experience supporting executive-level communications

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Springfield, Virginia, United States

Position Title: Public Affairs Officer - Senior

What Impact You’ll Have

We are seeking a Senior Public Affairs Officer to support strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, executive messaging, and outreach efforts supporting Intelligence Community mission operations. This role will help shape organizational messaging, support leadership engagements, and ensure consistent communications across internal and external audiences.

What You’ll Be Owning

• Develop communications products including talking points, reports, newsletters, and executive briefings.
• Support strategic communications campaigns and workforce messaging initiatives.
• Coordinate with leadership and stakeholders to ensure alignment of communications objectives.
• Support event planning, stakeholder engagement, and outreach activities.
• Provide editorial review and communications support for organizational initiatives.

What You Must Have

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with ability to obtain CI Polygraph.
• 10+ years of experience in communications, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting executive-level communications and strategic messaging.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.

What Would Be Nice to Have

• Experience supporting IC or DoD organizations.
• Experience supporting protocol, public affairs, or congressional engagement activities.
• Experience with event coordination and stakeholder outreach.

Benefits

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Award Programs
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events

EEO Statement

GRVTY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Accommodations

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email [e-mail] or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.