Friday, May 15, 2026

Don't Tell DOGE

Hello Fr!day job-searchers! We found a few more Federal government jobs than usual when we poked around USAjobs.gov for few minutes, so maybe that's a good sign. And the SEC is opening up the wallet! Maybe just keep it to yourselves & don't poke the bear

We're a work-in-progress today; check back later for more. Update: all done.

1) American Cancer SocietyDirector, Federal Advocacy Communications – $130k-$150k

2) Booz AllenCommunications Strategy Planning & Policy Support Specialist – appears to be in support of the USMC

3-4) Catholic University

5) Commonwealth Cyber InitiativeDirector of Outreach – $120k – apply by May 29 

6) Darkstar GroupJunior Public Affairs Officer – Secret clearance required

7) DC Dept. of Employment ServicesWriter/Editor – $65k-$85k – apply by May 18 

8) DC Dept. of HealthPublic Health Analyst – $92k-$118k – apply by May 22

9) Dept. of EducationPublic Affairs Specialist – $70k-$91k – apply by May 20; subject to early closure

10-11) GIFFORDS – see also main career page

12) Greenberg TraurigLegislative Assistant – $28-$35/hr – transportation issues focus

13) Library of CongressPublic Affairs Specialist supporting the National Library Service for the Blind & Print Disabled – $70k-$91k – apply by May 27

14) National Museum of Women & the ArtsBrand & Marketing Communications Intern and Advancement Intern – Sept.-Dec. 2026 – $18/hr

15) New Civil Liberties AllianceSocial Media Manager – search managed by Talent Market 

16) Office of the Director of National IntelligenceLegislative Liaison Officer – $121k-$158k – apply by May 20; subject to early closure

17-18) Securities & Exchange Commission

19) State Dept. – Public Affairs Specialist – $121k-$158 – Mandarin Chinese language skills required – apply by May 19 

20) University of AlaskaAssistant Director of Federal Relations – $68k-$117k (based on our reading of this schedule (pdf) at grade 81 – DC-based – apply by June 22

21) Washington PostSenior Events Producer – $85k-$127k

22) Alliance for Aging Research Public Policy Manager – $65k-$68k – apply by June 5

23) Association of Professional Schools of International AffairsCommunications & Engagement Coordinator – $37k-$58k – apply by May 22

24-25) Blue Water Baltimore – Baltimore, MD, of course – see also main career page

26) Center for Food SafetyLegislative & Policy Coordinator – JD required – $75k-$95k

27) Defense Commissary AgencyStrategic Planning & Communications Specialist – $11k-$144k – Fort Lee, Va. – apply by May 18 

28-29) Families USA

30) Friends Committee for National LegislationLegislative Director for Foreign Policy – $115k-$130k – apply by May 29 – see also main career page 

31) George Mason UniversityAssociate Director of Development/Major Gifts Officer – low $90k – apply by May 25

32) Georgetown UniversityAssistant Director of Athletics Communications – $41k-$65k

33) HBSCPublic Affairs Senior Associate – see also main career page 

34-35) Johns Hopkins University

36) Prince George’s County Dept. of Parks & RecreationMedia Specialist – seasonal position – $25-$30/hr – Greenbelt, MD – apply by June 2

37) Reproductive Freedom for AllSenior Vice President of Campaigns & Advocacy – $210k-$270k

38) Ripple EffectPolicy/Legislative Specialist supporting the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency – $92k-$106k

39) SEMISenior Manager, Global Compliance & Public Policy – $148k-$172k – see also main career page 

40) StrategyVice President/Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy 

41-42) U.S. Telecom – see also main career page

Best wishes for a fantastic weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.    

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