Public Affairs Specialist

McBride International; Dayton (OH); 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, is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to support the C3BM division. You will help plan and execute strategic programs, manage communications content, and coordinate high-visibility events with government, industry, academia, and international partners.

This role requires a Top Secret clearance or eligibility, 3+ years in DoD public affairs, and excellent writing across media. Based at Wright-Patterson AFB with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of DoD public affairs experience.
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or ability to obtain.
• Excellent writing and communication across multiple media.
• Education aligned to public affairs or related field.

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.
• Draft press releases, articles, and speeches for division initiatives.
• Coordinate community and stakeholder relations and outreach plans.

Skills

Public affairs

Event planning

Speech writing

Stakeholder engagement

Writing & editing

Education

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

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

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

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.

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.