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Senior Public Affairs Specialist

Savvee Inc. is seeking a seasoned Senior Public Affairs Specialist to support our federal client remotely. The ideal candidate will act as a trusted advisor and communications leader who drives high-impact messaging during fast-moving and high-visibility moments while confidently leading teams through competing demands. They will also shape executive-level communications while ensuring consistency with the client's priorities.

Essential Functions

• Serving as strategic lead and main contact for leadership.
• Driving project management for high-visibility policy rollouts, events, and story placement.
• Leading crisis communications, including rapid response messaging, press statements, FAQs, and leadership communications.
• Drafting and overseeing executive communications and speechwriting, including remarks, talking points, and briefing materials for senior leadership.
• Providing oversight, review, and prioritization support across other communication activities, ensuring quality, consistency, and appropriate escalation.
• Serving as a lead for high-visibility policy rollouts, announcements, events, and coordinated messaging.
• Providing leadership during periods of increased workload and competing priorities, rapidly re-prioritizing work and directing staff during simultaneous high-priority demands.
• Ensuring messaging consistency with the client's priorities, policy, and direction.
• Participating in senior-level meetings and advise principals during time-sensitive communication efforts.
• Mentoring mid- and junior-level staff and set communications standards while supporting the team's professional development.
• Understanding the organizational policies and procedures for accuracy of solutions and deliverables to the client.
• Demonstrating a commitment to quality and customer support.

Required Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree

Minimum Experience and Skills Required

• Four or more years of experience
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence and experience to ensure materials meet quality and approval standards.
• Must have the ability to obtain the client's Public Trust clearance
• Proven familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts and responsible use of AI-assisted tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A highly motivated self-starter
• Must be motivated and have excellent customer service skills

EOE Statement: Savvee Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. EEOC- Eligibility to Work: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Washington, DC Remote Full Time