Public Affairs Officer – Mid

About the Role

As a Public Affairs Officer – Mid, you will be 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. You will ensure the agency's messaging is consistently and effectively delivered to the public, media, and key stakeholders while taking on project coordination and strategic support duties.

Responsibilities

• Content & Digital Media
  • Develop AP Style content: articles, newsletters, social media posts, podcasts, website content, daily news clips, and video concepts/scripts.
  • Produce photojournalist products for social media and public websites.
  • Manage social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X/Twitter), conduct trend research, build content calendars, and report analytics.
• 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, organizational charts).
• Outreach & Events
  • Support conferences, academic outreach, community relations, and the distinguished speaker program.
  • Manage public inquiries via phone and email.
  • Develop event and audience-specific materials (presentations, briefing books, slick sheets, brochures, handouts, agendas).
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute high-level events and campaigns, completing 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 and 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 and 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.

Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field. Completion of formal DoD public affairs training (Defense Information School coursework) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in public affairs, public relations, or journalism. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 8+ years of direct public affairs or journalism experience is required.
• Skills:
  • Demonstrated experience drafting press materials (releases, media advisories) and responding to routine inquiries.
  • Proven ability to write and produce content for websites, social media, and internal communications.
  • Experience coordinating or supporting logistics for public events, meetings, or conferences.
  • Proficiency in managing professional social media accounts and using them to engage audiences.
  • Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible language.
  • Experience managing smaller projects from start to finish, including coordinating with multiple stakeholders to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and respond effectively to shifting priorities and time-sensitive requests.
  • Must be able to work independently and as a collaborative, reliable team member.
• Security Clearance: Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance or higher.

Pay

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules and holidays