Public Affairs Project Manager

Amentum•Warren, MI

1d•$120,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Public Affairs Project Manager to support Army organizations at the Detroit Arsenal in Warren, Michigan. The position is performed on-site daily, with travel of up to 5–10% potentially required. The role supports client and contract deliverables and may include other assigned duties. The ideal candidate is a former senior public affairs officer experienced in supporting senior commanders and their organizations, or has prior government-sector public relations experience. The Project Manager provides strategic communications and public affairs support to Army leadership. The role develops and executes communication strategies, plans, themes, and messages aligned with Army policy and mission objectives; advises senior leaders; manages media engagement and communications products; and translates technical acquisition information into accessible, policy-compliant content. It also supports stakeholder engagement, congressional requests, crisis response, external events, and measurement of communications effectiveness.

Requirements

5–15 years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or media relations, preferably within the Department of War or a federal government environment.
Expertise in strategic messaging, Congressional and interagency coordination, information environment analysis, and media relations.
Ability to work independently and solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage personnel from junior soldiers to senior leaders and corporate executives.
Thorough understanding of Army logistical and maintenance support structures.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and travel as required.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Attention to detail and excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance. Amentum will sponsor a Secret clearance; a positive adjudication or determination may be required for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Senior public affairs officer from the U.S. Army with time served at an O-5 command or higher.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, public relations, or strategic communication.
Familiarity with the Army's acquisition and modernization processes.

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and synthesize Congressional, Department of War, Department of the Army, and other stakeholder communications, and provide informed recommendations to leadership.
Develop, implement, and assess communication strategies, plans, themes, and key messages aligned with Army policy and mission objectives.
Formulate internal communication themes and messaging to support consistent, mission-focused information flow.
Plan, coordinate, and execute media events related to program activities, including drafting press releases, engaging media outlets, coordinating with program principals, securing venues, and developing talking points and key messages.
Oversee the planning, development, and production of public affairs products, including news releases, feature stories, photographs, graphics, video products, and digital content.
Coordinate responses to media inquiries with leadership, prepare accurate and timely releasable responses and supporting Q&A or background material, and obtain required approvals before release.
Lead communication planning and execution aligned with the organization's mission to deliver integrated fires capabilities to the warfighter.
Serve as a principal communications advisor to senior Army leadership and draft high-level briefings, communications, and white papers.
Cultivate and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including military leadership, defense industry partners, and international allies.
Translate technical acquisition data, including sensor technologies, interceptors, and battle management systems, into digestible, policy-compliant content for internal and external audiences.
Lead rapid communications planning and crisis response related to program performance, national security issues, or reputational threats.
Coordinate external engagements, facilitate site visits, and manage the organization's digital footprint.
Review and edit materials supporting Congressional requests for information, information papers, and hearing testimony.
Use analytics and sentiment analysis to measure communications effectiveness and adjust strategies based on real-time data.