Senior Cybersecurity Communications Strategist

Lafayette Group Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Group is seeking a dynamic Communications Specialist to develop and execute strategic communications that amplify cybersecurity product releases and public-facing materials for government stakeholders. The role requires a strong writer and strategist who can translate complex cybersecurity information into clear messaging.

You will coordinate across channels and partners to ensure timely, accurate communications that align with agency priorities and stakeholder needs in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public affairs, public relations, journalism, marketing, English, or a related field.
• Six or more years of experience in communications, public affairs, public relations, media relations, external affairs, or strategic communications.
• Experience developing external messaging for public-facing campaigns, announcements, releases, or stakeholder communications.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and message development skills.
• Ability to translate technical or complex information into clear, concise, audience-focused communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic communications plans and messaging to support the release of cybersecurity products, guidance, alerts, advisories, reports, tools, and other public-facing materials.
• Craft targeted external messaging for a range of CISA stakeholders, including government partners, critical infrastructure owners and operators, industry, cybersecurity practitioners, media, and the public.
• Write, edit, and coordinate communications products across multiple channels, including social media, press releases, stakeholder emails, web content, and alert notifications.
• Translate complex cybersecurity information into clear, audience-appropriate language that supports stakeholder awareness, understanding, and action.
• Partner with subject matter experts and program leads to shape product release strategies and ensure aligned messaging across divisions.
• Create and manage Microsoft Teams chats and coordination channels for product and messaging alignment.
• Develop and maintain key messages, talking points, and communications materials that align with agency priorities.
• Support integrated communications campaigns linking cybersecurity product releases to broader agency initiatives.

Skills

Writing skills

Public affairs

Strategic communications

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GovDelivery

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Lafayette Group is seeking a dynamic Communications Specialist to develop and execute strategic communications that amplify cybersecurity product releases and public-facing materials for government stakeholders. The role requires a strong writer and strategist who can translate complex cybersecurity information into clear messaging.

You will coordinate across channels and partners to ensure timely, accurate communications that align with agency priorities and stakeholder needs in a fast-paced