Public Affairs Specialist

Public Affairs Specialist

Department of State

Department of State - Agency Wide

Summary

This position is located in the Bureau of Global Public Affairs, Office of Global Communication Strategy (GPA/SOE/GCS). The incumbent serves as a Public Affairs Specialist, responsible for designing and drafting strategy and communications plans that support the Department’s domestic and international major messaging campaigns and events.

Duties

Designs and drafts strategy and communications plans for implementation in coordination with other offices within the GPA Bureau, other Department bureaus, and other agencies.

Works with GPA leadership to manage the implementation of major programs or policy decisions affecting GPA activities.

Identifies and analyzes foreign affairs policy information that could have long term or short -term impact on the Department communications efforts.

Recommends new or enhanced services designed to effectively engage and inform public audiences, both domestically and abroad, about Department programs, plans, and policies