Senior Public Affairs Officer

General information

Requisition # R67691 Locations USA-VA-Springfield Posting Date 05/13/2026 Security Clearance Required TS/SCI Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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***This is for a future opportunity***

MANTECH seeks a mission-driven and detail-oriented Senior Public Affairs Officer to join our team in Springfield, VA. This role is 100% on-site.

The Senior Public Affairs Officer is responsible for developing, managing, and executing the agency's comprehensive communication and public relations strategies. This individual will serve as an advisor to senior leadership on all matters concerning public affairs. They will direct and produce a broad portfolio of responsibilities, including news and media relations, executive communications, internal and external engagements, and community and academic outreach to advance the agency's mission and enhance its public standing.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Provide expert counsel to senior leadership on public positioning and long-term communication strategies aligned with agency goals.

• Serve as a primary speechwriter and content creator for senior leadership, drafting high-impact remarks, digital products, and internal messaging.

• Oversee the full media lifecycle, including drafting press releases, managing inquiries, providing executive media prep, and tracking performance metrics.

• Direct the development of AP Style deliverables—including articles, podcasts, video scripts, and social media—across all public and internal platforms.

• Lead the planning and execution of high-level external campaigns and conferences (e.g., GEOINT Symposium) for industry, academia, and DoD stakeholders.

• Manage end-to-end logistics for domestic and foreign VIP visits, including dry runs, briefing books, and formal agency tours.

• Serve as Secretary for the Hall of Fame Selection Board, overseeing the entire nomination, vetting, and annual awards ceremony process.

• Provide senior-level copy editing and quality control for all public affairs products while maintaining comprehensive media logs and trend analysis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in public affairs or journalism, in a leadership capacity, managing complex communication initiatives and advising senior executives

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Public Affairs, Journalism, or a related field. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree,