Public Relations Specialist - Senior Associate

Lafayette Group; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Group is seeking an experienced public relations specialist to support federal cybersecurity programs, working with government, industry, and public stakeholders. You will develop PR plans, communicate key messages, and collaborate with project leads to align communications with program goals.

The role is hybrid with client-site work in Northern VA, requires US citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust; salary range $70K–$80K; start date 10/5/2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Marketing, Public Relations (PR), Communications, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a public relations specialist.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Develop thoughtful public relations plans that reflect the needs of a client’s external affairs organization in a manner that enhances communications and outreach to state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) entities responsible for critical infrastructure and cybersecurity
• Plan the strategic direction and development of comprehensive PR campaigns

Skills

5+ years experience

Interpersonal skills

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Marketing/PR/Communications

Job description

Job Description

Public Relations Specialist - Senior Associate

Job Summary

Lafayette Group is seeking an experienced professional to provide advanced consulting support for a critical federal government program. Join our team of high-end strategy and management consultants and professionals who have served on the front lines of homeland security, law enforcement, criminal justice, emergency management, and the military.

Lafayette Group is seeking a highly skilled and motivated public relations specialist to support impactful projects for our federal clients, with a focus on providing support to groups that engage with government, industry, and general public stakeholders. This role is ideal for a candidate who excels in understanding the cybersecurity mission and making an impact with relevant stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be an adept, creative public relations specialist with a balance of strong critical thinking, writing, and communication skills. This position will involve working closely with project leads to understand program needs and produce and execute public relations plans that clearly communicate and promote key messages related to cybersecurity programs, services, and solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop thoughtful public relations plans that reflect the needs of a client’s external affairs organization in a manner that enhances communications and outreach to state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) entities responsible for critical infrastructure and cybersecurity
• Plan the strategic direction and development of comprehensive PR campaigns

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Marketing, Public Relations (PR), Communications, or related field
• 5+ years of experience as a public relations specialist
• Strong interpersonal skills
• US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust

Desired Skills

• Experience working with management consulting clients or similar experience
• Prior experience with critical infrastructure and / or cybersecurity missions

Location: Hybrid / Client-site (Northern VA);

Desired Start Date: 10/5/2026

Salary Range: $70K -$80K

LGI carefully considers various factors when determining salary, including but not limited to education and training, professional experience, knowledge, skills and competencies, licensure and certifications, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. New employees are not usually hired at the top of the estimated salary range and salary decisions depend on the circumstances and factors for each case. Salary is only one aspect of LGI’s generous total compensation package.

Federal Contracts: This position involves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. Citizens. Additionally, some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

LGI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail].

Lafayette Group provides equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Including disabled and veterans