Strategic Public Affairs Advisor – Defense & National Security

Accenture-Federal-Services-2; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks a senior Public Affairs advisor to counsel high‑level government leaders and shape strategic communications to support defense, civilian, and national security missions. You will craft briefs, speeches, narratives, and talking points while coordinating with leaders across the organization and partners globally.

The role requires 5+ years in Public Affairs, 3+ years in marketing planning, proficiency with Word/PowerPoint/Excel, and willingness to travel to austere

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience providing Public Affairs strategic messaging counsel to high-level government or executive leaders.
• 3+ years of effective marketing experience involving strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary developer, writer, and editor of briefs, speeches, narratives, messaging, talking points, and other command information products.
• Educate and inform the command of the utility of Public Affairs and strategic communication to drive change and align priorities.
• Provide timely, accurate, and contextual situational awareness and analysis of the information environment to the command group and throughout the organization and its network.
• Deliver deep and broad understanding of traditional and emerging media and communication platforms; knowledge of how they operate internally and reach diverse audiences globally.
• Plan, coordinate, and synchronize Public Affairs guidance, statements, responses to queries, and media products for external and internal messaging priorities.
• Track, analyze, and share key themes and talking points from leaders, spokespersons, and influencers.
• Provide public speaking and media training and support to leaders across the organization.
• Integrate with command leaders to identify actionable communication risks and opportunities.

Skills

Public Affairs

Strategic messaging

Marketing strategy

Office software

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in international relations or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Accenture Federal Services seeks a senior Public Affairs advisor to counsel high‑level government leaders and shape strategic communications to support defense, civilian, and national security missions. You will craft briefs, speeches, narratives, and talking points while coordinating with leaders across the organization and partners globally.

The role requires 5+ years in Public Affairs, 3+ years in marketing planning, proficiency with Word/PowerPoint/Excel, and willingness to travel to austere