Public Affairs Specialist

3 weeks ago

Washington, United States Inalab Consulting Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Title: Public Affairs Specialist

Location: Hybrid - Washington DC

Min Education Requirement: Master’s BA in political science, international affairs, communications, or related field

Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance preferred; ability to obtain Secret clearance

About the Opportunity

Inalab has an immediate opening for a Public Affairs Specialist to support our contract with the Department of State supporting the mission of press and public affairs offices in the R family bureaus, in the regional bureaus, and in other functional bureaus.

Essential Responsibilities:

Duties include:

  • Drafts, coordinates, and implements strategic messaging and media engagements to help build public understanding of U.S. foreign policy in assigned area of responsibility.
  • Works with posts, the Department, and the interagency to produce unified public messaging on the U.S. government’s policies.
  • Translates complex policy information into press guidance.
  • Drafts press products including press guidance, statements, and media notices related to the assigned area of responsibility and manages the clearance process for these products.
  • Drafts remarks, talking points, statements, scripts, and other content for Department Principals.
  • Coordinates and staffs press engagements by senior leadership.· Drafts and implements press plans for high level diplomatic engagements with countries in assigned area of responsibility.
  • Briefs senior leadership on breaking news.
  • Serves as primary point of contact with the Bureau of Global Public Affairs (GPA), interagency public affairs representatives, and spokespersons at embassies within assigned area of responsibility.
  • Briefs the Department Spokesperson multiple times per week Coordinates with digital engagement teams on social media strategies. 
  • Liaises directly with journalists.
  • Responds to press inquiries.
  • Responds to inquiries from U.S. missions overseas to support their messaging efforts Monitors Department Press Briefing for questions related to area of responsibility.
  • Monitors media coverage of assigned area and reactions to U.S. messaging.
  • Compiles USG statements and messaging resources into easily digestible formats for daily, weekly, and ad hoc dissemination.

Required Skills:

  • Excellent written and verbal communications.
  • Excellent organization and time-management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Able to receive and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Education and Experience:

  • BA in political science, international affairs, communications, or related field.
  • 2-3 years of work experience managing messaging and communications for a large organization.

Working at Inalab Consulting, Inc.

Inalab is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. We provide our employees with competitive benefits, educational assistance, and career growth opportunities. Every employee is valued for their talents and contributions. We all take pride in helping our customers achieve their goals, which in turn contributes to the overall success of the company.

Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US citizenship may be required for some positions.

With our company you will earn a highly competitive salary commensurate with your skill level and experience. You will also enjoy:

  • Minimum of two (2) weeks annual paid time off.
  • A comprehensive, company-paid medical, dental, and vision plan and life insurance.
  • 401K plan with vesting for company added contributions.

Inalab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.














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