Public Affairs Officer – Mid

Job Description

The Public Affairs Officer – Mid, is a public affairs professional responsible for producing internal and external news and information products about the agency and its mission. This mid-level role executes key tasks across multiple functional areas, including news and media relations, digital media, community outreach, strategic communications, and internal and external engagements.

What You'll Be Doing

• Content & Digital Media

  • Develop AP Style content: articles, newsletters, social media, podcasts, website content, daily news clips, video concepts/scripts.
  • Manage social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X/Twitter), conduct trend research, build content calendars, and report analytics for social media.

• Media Relations

  • Draft talking points, news releases, and pitches.
  • Prepare staff for media engagements and track media metrics.

• Strategic Communications

  • Lead communications planning for key agency initiatives and workforce development.
  • Ensure accuracy of public-facing content (senior leader bios, org charts).

• Outreach & Events

  • Support conferences, academic outreach, community relations, and the distinguished speaker program.
  • Manage public inquiries (phone/email).
  • Develop event and audience-specific materials (presentations, briefing books, slick sheets, brochures, handouts, agendas).
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute high-level events and campaigns; complete planning at least three business days prior.
  • Coordinate venues, logistics, AV, VIP rooms, lodging, group movements, and provide on-site support and escort duties.
  • Deliver formal/informal briefings and museum tours.
  • Track and manage external speaking engagements (EXCOM and non-EXCOM), maintain databases, process intake forms, coordinate with Ethics and component communication teams, and respond to invitations within 24 hours.

• Engagement & Awards

  • Support high-level domestic/foreign visits, ceremonies, and special events for Customer leadership.
  • Manage schedules, agendas, and planning materials for senior leader engagements.
  • Support the Geospatial Intelligence Hall of Fame program: publicize nominations, process packages, coordinate IG review, serve as Selection Board Secretary, and oversee the annual awards event.

• Internal Collaboration

  • Provide copy editing and quality assurance for public affairs products.
  • Support monthly communicators meetings and maintain media/public affairs logs.

Required Skills

• Education:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism,
  • Completion of formal DoW public affairs training (Defense Information School coursework) preferred.

• Experience:

  • A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in a public affairs, public relations, or journalism, role.
  • In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have 8+ years of direct public affairs or journalism experience.

• Media Engagement:

  • Demonstrated experience drafting press materials (releases, media advisories) and responding to routine inquiries.

• Content Creation:

  • Proven ability to write and produce content for a variety of platforms, such as websites, social media, and internal communications.

• Event Support:

  • Experience coordinating or supporting the logistics for public events, meetings, or conferences.

• Interpersonal Skills:

  • The ability to build effective working relationships with internal colleagues and community partners.
  • The ability to work independently on assigned tasks while also functioning as a collaborative and reliable team member.

• Social Media Management:

  • Proficiency in managing professional social media accounts and using them to engage audiences and disseminate information.

• Written and Verbal Communication:

  • Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible language.

• Project Coordination:

  • Experience managing smaller projects from start to finish, including coordinating with multiple stakeholders to meet deadlines.

• Adaptability:

  • The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and respond effectively to shifting priorities and time-sensitive requests.

Security Clearance Requirement

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.

Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k)

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Work Schedules

• Holidays

About the Role

Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Qualifications

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

Skills

• Public Affairs

• Media Relations

• Strategic Communications

• Outreach & Events

• Engagement & Awards

• Internal Collaboration

Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k)

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Work Schedules

• Holidays

Pay

$103,500.00 - $181,100.00

Schedule

Full-time