Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist

The Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist Public supports the Office of Communications and provides a full range of services in support of the communications mission and business objectives with employees and external audiences. The selectee will leverage the full suite of public affairs tools to includes press releases, public affairs guidance, websites, social media, etc. in planning, initiating and implementing comprehensive PA campaigns to enhance the understanding of DCSA.

The Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist Public supports the Office of Communications and provides a full range of services in support of the communications mission and business objectives with employees and external audiences. The selectee will leverage the full suite of public affairs tools to includes press releases, public affairs guidance, websites, social media, etc. in planning, initiating and implementing comprehensive PA campaigns to enhance the understanding of DCSA.

As a SUPERVISORY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Position requires mastery of communication principles, methods, practices and techniques; analytical methods; and interpersonal relationships practices.
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive strategic and operational communications plan that identifies goals, programs, and activities to inform and educate all external and internal stakeholders regarding DCSA's missions and activities.
• Drive the communication strategy and implementation plans supporting DCSA's missions, and its business objectives with employees.
• Plan, initiate, and implement comprehensive public affairs campaigns to enhance the understanding of DCSA's programs among the general public and specialized groups.
• Implement public affairs tactics, techniques, and procedures to support and amplify the agency's priorities, missions, and organizational objectives.
• Oversee the formulation of press releases, fact sheets, talking points, speeches, employee communications, feature articles, and other materials that effectively communicates DCSA's goals to a variety of external and internal audiences.
• Review and approve the work of subordinate Communications personnel and is responsible for developing plans and programs related to agency mission efforts.
• Apply independent judgment in significantly adapting and developing communications outreach strategies and responding to press inquiries.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement:
  Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Overtime:
  Occasionally
• Tour of Duty:
  Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station):
  May be authorized for highly qualified individuals.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
  Exempt
• Financial Disclosure:
  Not Required
• Telework Eligibility:
  Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified individuals.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https:// for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 10/05/2026

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in…