Public Affairs Manager

Public Relations/Affairs Manager Hybrid | Arlington, VA If you are looking for meaningful work, a team that respects your voice, and a company that genuinely cares about doing the right thing for both the mission and each other, we would love to talk. Why This Role Exists The work we do has real impact, and the people behind it matter just as much. D&G is seeking a Public Relations Manager to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Stakeholder Engagement Division (SED). CISA leads national efforts to enhance security and resilience of the Nation’s critical infrastructure. Within CISA, the SED Sector Risk Management (SM) Sub-Division executes Sector Risk Management Agency (SRMA) responsibilities for CISA-led sectors and supports CISA’s role as a National Coordinator for critical infrastructure and resilience. Leads strategic communications, executive messaging, stakeholder outreach, and high-visibility engagement products supporting national-level coordination and sector-management objectives. What You Will Do Develop communications plans, executive correspondence, talking points, public messaging, briefing decks, outreach materials, summaries, and stakeholder-facing products. Advise on audience, message, tone, timing, communication risk, and alignment with mission and engagement objectives. Coordinate communication inputs and approvals across internal teams, external stakeholders, senior executives, and government officials. Support high-visibility meetings and engagements through registration, logistics, materials, onsite coordination, attendance tracking, and post-engagement communication. Review and quality-control products for accuracy, clarity, consistency, accessibility, and compliance with DHS/CISA guidance. Support accelerated communications and documentation during emergent events. Required BA/BS Degree Minimum of 6 years’ experience Preferred Demonstrated expertise in strategic communications, public relations, and stakeholder engagement. Exceptional written, verbal, editing, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex or technical information clearly. Strong graphic design and visual communication skills, including developing professional presentations, infographics, graphics, and digital content with branding standards. Demonstrated ability to review and quality-control communication products for accuracy, consistency, tone, messaging, and visual standards. Experience coordinating communication approvals, workflows, deliverables, and deadlines across multiple teams. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint. Clearance and Eligibility DHS Suitability required for the position. Must be a U.S. person(s) (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Location Hybrid with onsite requirement in Arlington, VA. Who We Are At D&G Solutions, people come first; our teammates, customers, and the communities we serve. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the Washington, DC area and proud to be recognized nationally as a Best Place to Work. As an 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned Small Business, we bring ownership, accountability, and care to everything we do. We believe in giving back and proudly support organizations such as Homes for Our Troops, SemperK9, and Wreaths Across America. Our teams are welcoming, collaborative, and deeply committed to mission success. We believe great work happens when people feel supported, respected, and trusted, and we work hard to create that environment every day. What We Offer Competitive salary | Comprehensive benefits | 401(k) | Bonus and profit sharing | Flexible hours | Education reimbursement | Generous paid time off Final Note If you want to work for a company that cares about its people, contribute to a mission that truly matters, and be part of a team where you are valued for who you are as well as what you do, we would love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr D&G Solutions