Senior Director, Public Affairs & Cybersecurity Strategy

Orchestra; Washington; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Glen Echo Group in Washington, DC, is seeking a Senior Director to join our Public Affairs team, combining passion, policy knowledge and storytelling to lead high-profile accounts and mentor a cross-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in communications, strong media relationships, and a background in cybersecurity or defense; you’ll translate complex issues into clear narratives for diverse audiences and drive new business.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible communications experience
• Strong project management experience across multiple clients
• Strong media relationships and writing skills
• Experience in public sector media, politics and public affairs
• Expertise in integrated issue campaigns and tech/public affairs
• Ability to identify and counsel on emerging issues and urgent requests
• Ability to secure new business and grow client relationships
• Experience mentoring young communications professionals
• Attention to detail, enthusiasm and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client manager and communications lead across multiple accounts
• Develop media strategies and create assets for diverse platforms
• Build trusted relationships across media and counsel clients
• Translate complex issues into simple, compelling narratives for diverse audiences
• Mentor team members and oversee work quality and productivity
• Contribute to new business strategy and client outreach

Skills

Public affairs

Media relations

Project management

Writing skills

Public sector experience

Strategic communications

Mentoring juniors

Storytelling

Business development

Crisis communications

Job description

Glen Echo Group in Washington, DC, is seeking a Senior Director to join our Public Affairs team, combining passion, policy knowledge and storytelling to lead high-profile accounts and mentor a cross-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in communications, strong media relationships, and a background in cybersecurity or defense; you’ll translate complex issues into clear narratives for diverse audiences and drive new business.