Public Relations Manager I - Public Trust

ATTAINX INC•Arlington, VA

2h•$80,000 - $84,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AttainX is seeking a Public Relations Manager I to coordinate stakeholder communications and develop engagement and outreach materials for CISA’s national-level coordination bodies, specialized councils, cross-sector councils, and high-visibility working groups. This position supports the Stakeholder Engagement Division through critical infrastructure engagement and advisory services.

Requirements

Three (3) to four (4) years of related public relations, strategic communications, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement experience.
A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, public affairs, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience developing executive communications, outreach materials, public messaging, and engagement plans for varied audiences.
Excellent writing, editing, event coordination, and stakeholder relationship skills.
Ability to review content for accuracy, tone, branding, plain language, accessibility, and approved release procedures.
Knowledge of FACA, DHS Directive 093-01, General Records Schedule 6.2, and high-visibility interagency coordination processes.
Must obtain and maintain a favorable DHS fitness determination (Public Trust) and required facility and system access.
Must be authorized to work in the United States and meet DHS personnel and system access requirements.

Nice To Haves

Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop strategic communications and stakeholder engagement workflows for national-level councils and high-visibility coordination bodies.
Prepare executive talking points, pre-reads, briefing materials, and audience-specific messages for Government review.
Coordinate senior-level stakeholder participation, meeting communications, schedules, and approved distribution channels.
Develop timely communications and actionable briefing products during rapidly evolving events; document follow-up and lessons learned.
Assess stakeholder feedback and participation trends to recommend improvements to communications and engagement effectiveness.
Maintain communications records, daily engagement trackers, and quality-controlled materials that meet branding, plain language, and accessibility standards.
Perform assigned unclassified engagement duties and safeguard sensitive Government information through approved access, records, and distribution procedures.