External Affairs Specialist

Quick Facts

• Pay band: MC-4B/4A (generally equivalent to GS-12/13)
• Department: Congressional and Public Affairs (CPA)
• Schedule: Varied schedule may be required (early mornings, evenings, holidays, weekends)
• Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required

Description

Supports the development and execution of external affairs programs, including senior-leadership external events and outreach strategies. Manages relationships with external stakeholders and partners, coordinates events with partner organizations, and advances the organization’s brand through meetings, roundtables, speaking opportunities, and special events. Prepares vendor statements of work and drafts contracts, and plans, budgets, tracks, and troubleshoots event execution within funding parameters.

Responsibilities

• Advise and suggest events for senior leadership; staff senior personnel at external events
• Support short- and long-term outreach strategies aligned to corporate priorities
• Evaluate partnership, meeting, and speaking requests; manage and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Coordinate internally to shape event engagement goals and desired outcomes
• Coordinate with partner organizations to set relationship expectations
• Organize meetings, roundtables, speaking opportunities, and special events to advance brand presence
• Prepare statements of work and draft vendor contracts (e.g., venue, caterers, translators, transportation, printing)
• Develop event cost estimates, manage budgets, track expenditures, and review bills for accuracy
• Attend events, troubleshoot issues, and ensure requirements are met; support domestic and international trips

Benefits

Comprehensive U.S. government employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type).