Senior Public Affairs Officer

SAIC - Senior Public Affairs Officer in Springfield Virginia United States

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Senior Public Affairs Officer Job ID 2610616 Location Springfield VA United States Date Posted Mar 25 2026 Category Communications Subcategory Communications Schedule Full-Time Shift Day Job Travel No Minimum Clearance Required TS/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TSSCI with Poly Potential for Remote Work On-Site Benefits Click here Share mail Apply Now > Apply Now >

Job Description

Description SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense space civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT enterprise IT engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology rapidly and securely into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Public Affairs Officer responsible for developing managing and executing the agencys 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 agencys mission and enhance its public standing.

Work will be performed at the customer site in Springfield VA.

The hiring of this position is contingent upon contract award. Anticipated award is fall of 2026.

Responsibilities will include the following:

Strategic Communications

• Develop and implement long-term strategic communication plans in alignment with the agencys goals.
• Provide expert counsel to senior leadership on communications strategies messaging and public positioning.
• Lead the development and execution of internal and external communication campaigns.

News and Media Relations

• Oversee the creation of press releases media advisories provide media prep help develop responses to media inquiries and other materials for the media.
• Direct the content strategy and management of the agencys public website and social media channels along with providing media measurements and metrics for both.
• Develop execute and publish a high volume of public affairs deliverables written in AP Style with minimal errors. Products include articles newsletters social media content podcast productions photojournalism website content communication plans video concepts video scripts and daily news clip.
• Also provide support for government agency communicators meetings to include content preparation and day of support.

Community and Academic Outreach

• In support of community and academic outreach conference planning and engagements develop budgets strategic outreach plans strategic communications plans and informal materials for a variety of audiences to include informational materials for industry academia leadership and DoDIC customers and stakeholders to include measurement follow-up and analysis.
• This includes preparing event specific presentations briefing books slick sheets brochures handouts and agendas.
• Plan coordinate and execute high-level external events campaigns for strategy workforce development outreach campaigns GEOINT Symposium Esri Conference and other engagements as requested.
• Manage visit dry runs read ahead materials prep packages placemats presentations and briefing material.
• Support of the agencys distinguished speaker program.
• Track and manage external speaking engagements for personnel non-EXCOM.

Executive Communications

• Serve as a speechwriter for senior leadership preparing remarks for a variety of public and private events.
• Also provide remarks and prepare email and other digital products for senior leadership.

Internal Collaboration & Oversight

• As a senior team member provide copy editing and quality assurance for public affairs products.
• Support the monthly government agency communicators meeting offer expert recommendations on emerging communication trends and assist with tracking and maintaining media and public affairs logs.

Engagements

• Support high-level military and civilian foreign and domestic visits functions ceremonies and special events hosted by leadership.
• Prepare visit specific presentations briefing books slick sheets and agendas.
• Manage visit dry runs read ahead materials prep packages placemats presentations and briefing material.
• Track and manage both internal and external engagements for Senior Leadership to include schedules agendas and planning materials.
• Provide both formal and informal briefings for visiting groups and individuals which convey useful information including museum tours.
• Provide support to the Geospatial Intelligence Hall of Fame Award Program to include:
• Publicize the call for nominations on internal external platforms.
• Process and consolidate nomination packages.
• Submit a slate of candidates for membership to the Hall of Fame Selection Board.
• Review the list of potential inductees and coordinate IG review.
• Serve as Secretary to the Hall of Fame Selection Board.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications include:

• Active TSSCI is REQUIRED.
• Willing and able to obtain a Polygraph.

Education

• A bachelors degree in Public Relations Public Affairs Journalism or a related field.
• In lieu of a bachelors degree the candidate must have 8 years of direct public affairs or journalism.
• Completion of formal DoW public affairs training Defense Information School coursework preferred.

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in public affairs or journalism in a leadership capacity managing complex communication initiatives and advising senior executives.
• Proven ability to develop and execute sophisticated multi-faceted strategic communication plans.
• Extensive experience and demonstrated success in public affairs or journalism.
• Exceptional writing editing and verbal communication skills with a proven track record in speechwriting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead effectively during high-pressure crisis situations.

Strategic Thinking

• Ability to develop and execute sophisticated multi-faceted communication plans that align with organizational objectives.

Communication Proficiency

• Exceptional writing editing and verbal communication skills with a portfolio demonstrating high-quality speechwriting press releases and strategic messaging.

Stakeholder Relations

• Superb interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders including community partners government entities and internal teams.

Digital Fluency

• Strong understanding of digital and social media platforms as tools for strategic engagement and reputation management.

Overview SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense space civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT enterprise IT engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology rapidly and securely into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24000 strong driven by mission united by purpose and inspired by opportunities.

SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston Virginia SAIC has annual revenues of approximately 7.5 billion. For more information visit saic.com. For ongoing news please visit our newsroom.

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