Senior Public Affairs & Communications Lead — Onsite DC

ICF Next; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 81,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF Next is seeking a Senior Communications and Public Affairs Lead to support a vital Department of War client in Washington, DC. This full-time onsite role requires a public affairs background, strong leadership, and experience guiding communications campaigns for government programs.

Strong candidates will have government or military senior-level experience, the ability to write for senior leaders, manage teams, and mentor staff while coordinating with social media, media relations, and

Qualifications

• US Citizenship due to government requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• Ability to secure a public trust security clearance.
• 7+ years of public relations, public affairs and integrated communications experience with demonstrated experience creating dynamic communications plans for a variety of topics and leading a diverse team.
• Prior civilian or military experience at the senior level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients or senior leadership.
• Leading and managing special projects, taskings and government programs.
• Extensive and proven strategic communications planning experience with identified measured results accomplished.
• Integrated strategic communications plans, social media, media relations, internal communications and strategic outreach experience.
• Experience in overseeing analytics and measurement of communications impact.
• Possess the ability and experience in writing and coordinating Public Affairs Guidance.
• Possess the experience to write for senior military leaders, other DoD activities, or healthcare industry including speeches, OP-ED's, news articles, and messages for executive leadership.
• Lead and collaborate with colleagues across various accounts to ensure integration with other disciplines, including social media, creative services, owned media, and digital services.
• Manage and mentor junior staff.
• Stay apprised of industry trends, including the use of AI, to advise clients.

Skills

Public relations

Public affairs

Integrated communications

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

Job description

ICF Next is seeking a Senior Communications and Public Affairs Lead to support a vital Department of War client in Washington, DC. This full-time onsite role requires a public affairs background, strong leadership, and experience guiding communications campaigns for government programs.

Strong candidates will have government or military senior-level experience, the ability to write for senior leaders, manage teams, and mentor staff while coordinating with social media, media relations, and