TSSCI Public Affairs Specialist

Insight Global; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA option

FSA option

DCFSA option

401k with employer matching

Paid time off / sick leave

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a TSSCI Public Affairs Specialist for Fort Meade to provide strategic public affairs support in a high-intensity cyber operations environment. You will monitor events, develop messaging, and coordinate with leadership to ensure accurate external perception aligned with mission objectives.

The role requires strong written/verbal communication, the ability to counter misinformation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required or in current process.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism, or related field (or equivalent).
• 4+ years in an enterprise level DoD/federal public affairs environment.
• Experience developing Public Affairs Guidance (PAG) and messaging for operations or crisis response.
• Experience monitoring media and information environments to assess impact.
• Prior work with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders.
• Familiarity with cyber operations or defensive cyber missions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cyber operations, events, and media coverage to assess public affairs impact.
• Develop PAG, talking points, and leadership updates consistent with mission objectives.
• Coordinate messaging with Communications Director, Public Affairs Officer, and teams.
• Identify and counter misinformation or disinformation in coordination with stakeholders.
• Support events, working groups, and knowledge management system updates.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Public affairs

Crisis communications

Media monitoring

Messaging development

Leadership briefings

Stakeholder communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Job Description

An employer is looking for a TSSCI Public Affairs Specialist to sit at Fort Meade. This individual will support a high-intensity cyber operations environment, acting as a key public affairs resource to ensure accurate and strategic communication across the command. On a daily basis, they will monitor ongoing cyber operations, current events, and media coverage to assess potential public affairs impacts and proactively develop messaging, including Public Affairs Guidance (PAG), talking points, and leadership updates. They will work closely with the Communications Director, Public Affairs Officer, and operational teams to anticipate how cyber activities may be perceived externally and ensure messaging aligns with mission objectives. The role also involves identifying and countering misinformation or disinformation, supporting strategic engagement planning, maintaining documentation and knowledge management systems, and assisting with coordination of events, working groups, and stakeholder communications.

Compensation

$55/hr to $60/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefits

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

EEO Statement

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail]. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism, or related field (or equivalent experience) and 4 YOE in an enterprise level environment
• Experience supporting public affairs, communications, or strategic communications within a DoD or federal environment
• Previous experience working or attending DINFOS (Defense Information School)
• Experience developing Public Affairs Guidance (PAG), talking points, and messaging in support of operations or crisis response
• Ability to monitor and analyze media, information environment, and current events to assess operational impact
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially for senior leadership audiences
• Ability to identify and respond to misinformation/disinformation
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders Prior experience supporting DISA, DCDC, or Combatant Commands (COCOMs)
• Familiarity with cyber operations or defensive cyber missions
• Experience supporting crisis communications or incident response
• Background in information operations or strategic engagement planning
• Experience managing or updating knowledge management (KM) portals/tools
• Experience supporting conferences, working groups, or symposiums
• Familiarity with reviewing or contributing to cyber strategy, policy, or doctrine