Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist

Hiring Agency: Administration for Children and Families
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 50 applications have been received or the closing date of the announcement, whichever comes first.
Key Responsibilities WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist, you will: Advise senior leaders on public affairs and communications, including how to communicate complex, sensitive, or high-profile issues to stakeholders and the public. Lead communication efforts for the organization, including developing strategies, messages, outreach materials, presentations, guidance, and other content for internal and external audiences.
Oversee digital communications, including website and social media content, and help ensure digital information is clear, accessible, and effectively managed across communication platforms. Supervise and lead communications staff and contractors by setting priorities, assigning work, evaluating performance, identifying training needs, solving problems, and supporting an effective and collaborative team.
Evaluate and improve communication and outreach efforts by assessing what is working, identifying areas for improvement, and developing better strategies and processes to meet organizational goals.
Requirements & Education Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov.
Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services.
What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $143913 - $187093/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible? This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required? This position requires a Other security clearance.
What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-11-02.
Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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