Senior Public Affairs Leader: Strategic Communications

ENS Solutions, LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401k from Day 1

Paid Federal Holidays

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition & Certification Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

ENS Solutions, LLC is seeking a Senior Public Affairs Officer to develop, manage, and execute comprehensive communication strategies for a DoD/IC client portfolio. The role advises senior leadership on strategic messaging, crisis communication, and public positioning while directing media relations, executive communications, and broad outreach programs.

You will orchestrate internal and external campaigns, support high-profile engagements, and ensure delivery of high-quality public affairs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 8+ years in public affairs/journalism.
• Completion of formal DoW public affairs training preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in public affairs/journalism, with leadership experience.
• Proven ability to develop and execute multi-faceted strategic communication plans.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills including speechwriting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term strategic communication plans aligned with agency goals.
• Advise senior leadership on communications strategies and public positioning.
• Lead news and media relations, press materials, and media prep.
• Oversee executive communications and internal/external engagement campaigns.
• Plan and manage community and academic outreach, events, and outreach materials.
• Provide copy editing and QA for public affairs products; track media and public affairs logs.

Skills

Public relations leadership

Speechwriting

Crisis communications

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder relations

Digital media mastery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Public Affairs, Journalism, or related field

8+ years direct public affairs or journalism

Tools

AP Style guidelines

Job description

ENS Solutions, LLC is seeking a Senior Public Affairs Officer to develop, manage, and execute comprehensive communication strategies for a DoD/IC client portfolio. The role advises senior leadership on strategic messaging, crisis communication, and public positioning while directing media relations, executive communications, and broad outreach programs.

You will orchestrate internal and external campaigns, support high-profile engagements, and ensure delivery of high-quality public affairs