Senior Public Affairs Strategy Lead

North South Consulting Group, LLC; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

North South Consulting Group, LLC is seeking a Public Affairs Program Manager to lead strategic communications for Marine Corps System Command (MCSC). You will oversee planning, media relations, crisis response, and stakeholder outreach to ensure consistent messaging across channels.

The role requires a seasoned public affairs professional with DoD experience, excellent writing, and strong leadership as you guide a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field.
• 10+ years in public affairs, communications or related area.
• DoD/public affairs experience preferred, USMC background a plus.
• Clear, concise writing for reports, speeches and releases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public affairs strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee crisis communication planning and media relations activities.
• Lead and mentor a team of public affairs professionals.
• Coordinate messaging across media, events and digital platforms.
• Plan high-profile events and manage stakeholder outreach.
• Monitor environment and report on program effectiveness.

Skills

Strategic planning

Crisis communications

Media relations

Team leadership

Public affairs

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR

Security clearance eligible

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Content management systems

Social media platforms

Job description

North South Consulting Group, LLC is seeking a Public Affairs Program Manager to lead strategic communications for Marine Corps System Command (MCSC). You will oversee planning, media relations, crisis response, and stakeholder outreach to ensure consistent messaging across channels.

The role requires a seasoned public affairs professional with DoD experience, excellent writing, and strong leadership as you guide a team in a fast-paced environment.