Public Affairs Strategist: Media & Policy Liaison

US Offices, Boards and Divisions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

US Offices, Boards and Divisions is seeking candidates for GS-11/GS-12 level positions in the Federal Service. The role requires one year of specialized experience at GS-09 or GS-11 equivalents, with the ability to advise, represent in media contexts, and respond to media inquiries.

Education options include Ph.D. or equivalent, or three years of graduate study, or a combination of education and experience meeting the 100% requirement. A cutoff date of 11/05/2026 applies.

Qualifications

• Must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
• Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field related to the position.
• Combination of Education and Experience: compute percentage of requirements and total must be at least 100%.
• For GS-12, one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the announced cutoff date 11/05/2026.
• Resume must support responses to the questionnaire and the qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Advising organization management or decision-makers on public affairs matters.
• Representing an organization in an official capacity during media interviews, press conferences, or meetings.
• Responding to inquiries from members of the news media.

Skills

Public affairs

Media relations

Policy advisement

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Graduate education beyond 2nd year

Job description

US Offices, Boards and Divisions is seeking candidates for GS-11/GS-12 level positions in the Federal Service. The role requires one year of specialized experience at GS-09 or GS-11 equivalents, with the ability to advise, represent in media contexts, and respond to media inquiries.

Education options include Ph.D. or equivalent, or three years of graduate study, or a combination of education and experience meeting the 100% requirement. A cutoff date of 11/05/2026 applies.