Founded in 1994, Lafayette Group helps public and private agencies enhance the American quality of life through innovative technologies, strategic planning, and technical support services.  Key areas of work include managing public safety communication programs, development of advanced technology, and outreach to state and municipal agencies. Lafayette Group offers its employees a great working environment with a competitive salary and benefits package.  

Job Summary:

Lafayette Group is seeking a qualified and highly motivated individual to support strategic communications for a federal client. This position will involve developing communications strategies and work products on a variety of topics; coordinating media/public affairs, supporting internal/external stakeholder engagement, and various social media support tasks.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support messaging efforts for internal and external stakeholders to create an understandable and compelling narrative so that decision-makers can readily understand complex topics; messaging products include speeches and talking points for client executives, as well as articles, newsletters, announcements, status reports, fact sheets, and presentations
• Develop and implement internal and external outreach tactics and activities to raise awareness, visibility, and adoption of key federal policies and programs
• Research and recommend appropriate communications, public affairs actions or messaging related to key issues impacting client
• Collaborate with graphic designers on visual and multimedia storytelling
• Work directly with program managers, stakeholders, and others to assess, plan, coordinate, and conduct activities related to project milestones
• Build strong relationships with internal customers and clients

 Basic Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience related to communications, marketing, or public relations
• Strong writing abilities and experience designing and developing written work products in a variety of formats (e.g., presentations, publications)
• Possession of excellent interpersonal skills, including interfacing effectively with a broad range of people and roles
• Experience and competency using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must be detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects, provide task management support, and have strong organizational skills
• BA or BS degree related to communications, marketing, or public relations
• Ability to attain a U.S. government public trust

Additional/Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing consultant support for a federal government client
• MA or MS degree related to communications, marketing, or public relations
• Knowledge of information security/cybersecurity fundamentals
• Existing DHS Suitability

This position involves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. Citizens. Additionally, some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.