Public Affairs Specialist

McBride; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

McBride Consulting in Dayton, OH seeks a Public Affairs Specialist to support the C3BM division at Wright-Patterson AFB. The role covers strategic communications, outreach, event planning, and content management to strengthen stakeholder engagement.

You will craft press releases, coordinate high-visibility events, support conferences, and contribute to division initiatives while maintaining Top Secret clearance and DoD experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in DoD public affairs or related field.
• Excellent writing and communication skills for press releases, articles, and speeches.
• Knowledge of program planning, funding, and management information systems.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage events, outreach programs, campaigns, ceremonies, and assignments.
• Manage message content to ensure consistency across the division.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute special events with government leads and stakeholders.
• Support division conference exhibit activities and strategic initiatives.
• Draft communications materials and lead strategic design for major events.

Skills

Public affairs

Event management

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in related field

Job description

McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Public Affairs Specialist providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).

Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM’s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.

The Public Affairs Specialist will support the planning and execution of strategic programs. This role encompasses strategic communications, public affairs, outreach, and event planning. The specialist will manage communications content, coordinate high-visibility events, and strengthen stakeholder engagement across government, industry, academia, and international partners.

This is a Full-Time position located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH.

Duties Include, But Not Limited To

• Support and manage events, outreach programs, campaigns, ceremonies, and assignments.
• Manage message content to ensure consistency across the division.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute special events (e.g., ceremonies, official visits), ensuring all required activities are completed and aligned with the government lead and stakeholders.
• Support all division conference exhibit activities.
• Contribute to division strategic initiatives, including drafting press releases and articles, developing communications strategies, and leading strategic design for major events and conferences.
• Coordinate community and stakeholder relations and lead execution of the division’s strategic community outreach plan to stakeholders, including industry, Congress, academia, and international organizations.

Requirements

Citizenship

Must be a US citizen

Clearance

Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance with current SCI eligibility

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field

Years of experience

3+ years of experience with at least 3 years working in the DoD

• Extensive experience in DoD public affairs, protocol, and event management.
• Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to produce press releases, news articles, and speeches across multiple media.
• Knowledge of agency program planning, funding, and management information systems.

Additional Information

Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH

Travel: Travel may be required at the discretion of the customer

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Our people and culture

McBride is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McBride Consulting does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.