Senior Strategic Communications Advisor & Public Engagement

State of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland's Developmental Disabilities Administration seeks a Senior Advisor for Strategic Communications & Public Engagement to serve as the primary architect for external and internal communications strategy, translating complex policy initiatives into accessible, transparent messaging.

The role advises the Chief of Staff and Director of External Affairs, drives integrated engagement, manages media and legislative relations, and builds trusted partnerships with participants, families,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field is required.
• Six+ years of professional experience in communications, public affairs, or strategic engagement.
• Master's degree can substitute for one year of experience; Doctorate substitutes for two years.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary architect for external and internal communications strategy.
• Advise senior leadership, including the Chief of Staff and Director of External Affairs.
• Translate complex policy initiatives into accessible messaging.
• Drive integrated engagement strategies and manage media and legislative relations.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Public policy / government affairs

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, public administration, public policy, marketing, English, social sciences, or related field

Master's degree substitute for 1 year of general experience; Doctorate substitutes for 2 years

Job description

State of Maryland's Developmental Disabilities Administration seeks a Senior Advisor for Strategic Communications & Public Engagement to serve as the primary architect for external and internal communications strategy, translating complex policy initiatives into accessible, transparent messaging.

The role advises the Chief of Staff and Director of External Affairs, drives integrated engagement, manages media and legislative relations, and builds trusted partnerships with participants, families,