Senior Director, Public Affairs & Cybersecurity Strategy

Glen Echo Group, an Orchestra company; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End of year bonus

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Glen Echo Group seeks a Senior Director to join our DC-based team. This role combines passion, industry knowledge, and creative communications expertise to tell stories of innovation and impact in the public sector and cybersecurity domains.

The ideal candidate is a senior communications professional with strong media expertise, the ability to lead high-profile accounts, and to mentor a cross-disciplinary team in a hybrid Washington, DC office 2–3 days per week.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading communications programs and campaigns.
• Strong project management across multiple clients.
• Extensive media relationships and writing skills.
• Experience in public sector media, politics and public affairs.
• Proven track record of large-scale, integrated campaigns.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.
• Background in cybersecurity and/or defense preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client manager across a variety of clients.
• Develop media strategies and create assets across platforms.
• Build relationships with media and provide counsel to clients.
• Guide cross-disciplinary teams and ensure quality work.
• Contribute to new business strategy and outreach.

Skills

Senior leadership

Media relations

Public sector

Strategic communications

Client management

Mentoring

Written communication

Crisis communications

Business development

Job description

Glen Echo Group seeks a Senior Director to join our DC-based team. This role combines passion, industry knowledge, and creative communications expertise to tell stories of innovation and impact in the public sector and cybersecurity domains.

The ideal candidate is a senior communications professional with strong media expertise, the ability to lead high-profile accounts, and to mentor a cross-disciplinary team in a hybrid Washington, DC office 2–3 days per week.