Public Affairs & Strategic Communications Specialist

The Leading Niche; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leading Niche is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to support Government public affairs, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, industry outreach, and digital communications for the DCMA Blue List Program.

The role includes messaging, outreach materials, public engagement support, industry day coordination, conferences, workshops, digital content, presentations, newsletters, and leadership communication products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Affairs, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field; or at least five years of verifiable related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and supporting conferences, industry days, workshops, or similar outreach events.
• Experience developing written communications, multimedia products, digital content, and presentation materials.
• Experience using industry-standard software applications for communications and digital content.

Responsibilities

• Support Government public affairs, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and industry outreach activities.
• Assist in messaging, outreach materials, and digital communications for the Blue List Program.
• Develop briefing materials, graphics, newsletters, and leadership communications.
• Coordinate industry days, conferences, workshops, and post-event communications.
• Produce multimedia content including photography, videography, design, and social media content.
• Ensure materials are accurate, professional, and aligned with Government direction.

Skills

Public affairs

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Multimedia production

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Affairs or related field

Job description

The Leading Niche is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to support Government public affairs, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, industry outreach, and digital communications for the DCMA Blue List Program.

The role includes messaging, outreach materials, public engagement support, industry day coordination, conferences, workshops, digital content, presentations, newsletters, and leadership communication products.