Deadline Driven

We're back with a good-sized set, a lot of jobs with fast-approaching deadlines attached, and a can't-miss networking & fellowship event this week.

The event we're referencing is the Advocacy Association's Top 20 in 2026 Advocacy Professionals Awards Reception on Thursday, Oct. 22, where colleagues from across the advocacy community will come together to celebrate the honorees and their contributions – 6–8 p.m – Distilled Spirits Council/101 Constitution Ave. NW – get your tickets here and learn more about the awards. Sign up today!

1) Sierra Space is seeking a high-performing Legislative Affairs Manager with 5+ years of related experience, including time as mid-level professional staff on Capitol Hill or within U.S. government agencies and/or National Security organizations, as well as expertise in federal budgets and the legislative process – $136k-$187k – see also main career page

 2) Our friends at the Partnership for Public Service have put out the call for a Senior Manager, Storytelling & Campaigns with 7-9 years’ experience within the social impact, democracy and/or political space along with success in developing, leading and implementing communications, issue or narrative strategy campaigns that grow engagement, move public opinion & generate action – $95k-$125k – see also main career page 

3) The Bulwark has shared a fresh Accountability Reporter role focusing on the riveting corruption, conflict-of-interest, and misuse-of-public-office beat – $135k-$170k – 5+ years of reporting experience, with a track record of investigative stories and/or similar coverage area desired.

4) Global specialty chemical stalwart Lubrizol Corp. is recruiting for a Director, U.S. Government Affairs with 6-10 years’ experience advocating to legislators & government officials; JD or other advanced degree strongly preferred – $190k-$220k – see also main career page 

5) Aerovironment – Senior Manager, Media Relations – $116k-$177k

6) American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – Director, Advocacy & Government Affairs – $110k-$130k – see also main career page 

7-10) American Association for the Advancement of Science

• Chief Government Affairs Officer – $250k-$280k – search manager by DSG/Koya
• Deputy News Editor – $110k-$155k – apply by Nov. 29
• Communications Officer - $80k-$90k – apply by Oct. 29
• Communications Associate – $52k-$57k – apply by Oct. 31

11) American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials – Digital Content Manager – $80k-$90k – apply by Oct. 29 – see also main career page 

12) American Public Human Services Association – Senior Policy Associate – $76k-$86k

13) Center for Science in the Public Interest – Campaign Manager, Food Safety – $94k-$110k – apply by Oct. 30

14) Chesapeake Climate Action Network – Social Media Manager (pdf) – $75k-$85k – apply by Oct. 30 – see also main career page 

15) Congressional Black Caucus Foundation – Marketing Manager – see also main career page

16) DC Dept. of Health – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $114k-$160k – apply by Oct. 25

17) Eli Lilly & Co. – Associate Director, Media Relations & Influence – $132k-$193k – DC, New York, Chicago or Indianapolis

18) Fair Elections Center – Communications Associate – $60k-$63k – apply by Oct. 30 – see also main career page 

19-20) Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis & Malaria

• Associate Policy Director – $70k-$80k
• Policy Intern – Spring 2027 – apply by Nov 6

21) Georgetown University – Senior Coordinator, Presidential Events – $44k-$73k

22) Google – Social Media & External Communications Manager – $171k-$247k – DC, New York, Seattle, San Francisco or Mountain View, CA

23) Governors Highway Safety Association – Government Affairs Manager – $75k-$85k

24) Hilton Hotels – Manager, Social Media Engagement & Community – $90k-$120k – McLean, Va. or Dallas

25) Honeywell – Government Relations Specialist – $89k-$111k

26) IDEMIA North America – Government Relations Intern and Communications Intern – Summer 2027 – $20/hr

27) Interactive Government Holdings – Public Relations Specialist supporting the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center – see also main career page 

28) Intuit – Senior Policy Manager – $194k-$263k – see also main career page 

29-30) Ivymount – see also main career page

• Director of Communications & Marketing – $120k+
• Communications & Marketing Coordinator – $62k+

31) Johns Hopkins University – Director of Integrated Marketing supporting Hopkins Edge – $75K-$131K – graphic design & branding focus – Baltimore, MD

32) JPMorgan Chase – Vice President of External Communications supporting Morgan Health – $123k-$185k – DC or New York

33) Markon – Communications Officer – $200k – Secret clearance required – Chantilly, Va. – see also main career page 

34) Maryland Tech Council – Graphic Designer – $45k-$60k

35) Mystery Bethesda employer – Public Relations Specialist – $120k-$130k – search managed by Sparks Group 

36) National Alliance to End Homelessness – Communications Manager – $72k-$115k – see also main career page – see also main career page 

37-38) National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (scroll to find)

• Editor – $70k-$78k
• Manager, State & Industry Affairs – $70k-$80k

39) National Marine Sanctuary Foundation – National Social Media Coordinator – $65k-$72k – apply by Oct. 23 – see also main career page 

40) National Public Radio – Executive Assistant, Marketing & Communications – $36-$38/hr – apply by Oct. 22

41) Nature Conservancy – Internal Communications Coordinator – $27-$41/hr

42) Patent & Trademark Office – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $169k-$197k – apply by Oct. 26 

43-44) Pathways to Housing DC – see also main career page

• Communications Manager – $70k
• Individual Giving Manager – $80k

45) Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America – Director, Advocacy and Strategic Alliances – $110k-$151k – search managed by Staffing Advisors 

46) Q-CTRL – Director of US Government Engagement – $210k-$260k – see also main career page 

47-48) Scripps Company – see also main career page

• TV Producer – $80k-$100k
• Multimedia Journalist, WMAR – $33-$35/hr – Annapolis/Anne Arundel County, MD

49-50) Tesla Motors

• Managing Policy Advisor, Large Load Policy & PJM – $171k-$256k
• State Policy Intern and EV Charging & Energy Public Policy Intern – Jan.-Apr. 2027 – $23-$37/hr

51) Transportation Security Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $107k-$139k – Springfield, Va. or selected Western region cities – apply by Oct. 26 

52-53) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Manager, State & Local Policy – $75k-$100k
• Interns (scroll to find) – Spring 2027 – $18-$20/hr – multiple disciplines noted – apply by Nov. 12

54) Voice of America – Digital Operations Director – $169k-$197k - apply by Oct. 23 

55) Washington Post – Social Video Editor – $82k-$123k – apply by Oct. 23 

56) Windows Catering – Social Media & Content Manager 

57-58) World Bank

• Communications Specialist – apply by Oct. 22
• ET Consultant/Strategic Communications Professional – apply by Oct. 28

59) … and finally: this isn’t on the public affairs beat, but we’re guessing someone here might be interested in this Research Manager, Business of Sports Initiative with Dow Jones leading a team of researchers and ensuring the quality of output regarding sports franchise registration details, ownership, financials, and key executives – $75k-$95k – DC or New Jersey