Senior Public Affairs Strategist

US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency in Quantico, VA, seeks a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist to lead public affairs programs and coordinate PA campaigns for external and internal audiences.

The successful candidate will develop press materials, lead communications strategies across print, digital, and social media, and advise leadership on messaging aligned with national security objectives. Federal experience and knowledge of OPM standards are required.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in developing and advising on strategic communications plans.
• Experience using print, electronic media to convey agency missions.
• Ability to plan and implement comprehensive public affairs campaigns.
• Experience drafting press releases, talking points, speeches.
• Judgment in interpreting guidelines without precedents.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee strategic public affairs campaigns.
• Prepare press materials and communications to internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate use of media across channels including websites, social media.
• Advise leadership on communications priorities.
• Lead, mentor, and oversee staff in public affairs.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public affairs leadership

Media relations

Policy communication

Oral and written communication

Job description

US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency in Quantico, VA, seeks a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist to lead public affairs programs and coordinate PA campaigns for external and internal audiences.

The successful candidate will develop press materials, lead communications strategies across print, digital, and social media, and advise leadership on messaging aligned with national security objectives. Federal experience and knowledge of OPM standards are required.