Public Affairs Specialist

McBride; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dentalinsurance

Healthinsurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referralprogram

Job summary

McBride Consulting in Dayton, OH seeks a Public Affairs Specialist to support the C3BM division at Wright-Patterson AFB. The role encompasses strategic communications, public affairs, outreach, and event planning.

You will manage content and coordinate high-visibility events to engage government, industry, academia, and international partners. This full-time position requires US citizenship and a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, plus 3+ years of DoD public affairs experience and

Qualifications

• Citizenship: US citizen.
• Clearance: Top Secret with current SCI eligibility.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience: 3+ years of DoD experience.
• Skills: DoD public affairs, protocol, event management, and strong writing.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute strategic programs and campaigns.
• Manage communications content and ensure consistency across the division.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute special events and ceremonies.
• Draft press releases, articles, and speeches across multiple media.
• Coordinate stakeholder relations with industry, Congress, academia, and international partners.
• Support division conferences and outreach activities.

Skills

Public affairs

Strategic communications

Event planning

Media relations

Press releases

Stakeholder engagement

Writing/editing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Dayton, United States | Posted on 08/26/2026

McBride is a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) management and IT consulting firm with significant professional services experience that includes IT transformation, project management, digital transformation, strategic planning, business process improvement, change management, human capital management, disaster recovery, and operations.

Job Description

McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Public Affairs Specialistproviding 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

Minimum Required Qualifications

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

• 401(k)
• Dentalinsurance
• Healthinsurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referralprogram

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.