How much does a Public Affairs Officer make in Washington, DC? The average Public Affairs Officer salary in Washington, DC is $139,864 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $122,470 and $160,580. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Public Affairs Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $106,633 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $122,470 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $139,864 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $160,580 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $179,441 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
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Public Affairs Officer

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Noblis - Lorton , VA
Responsibilities: A&AS Communications and Content Editor This position will function as a Communications and Content Editor (A&AS) for the DTRA Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) program and support their Public Affairs Office (PAO). CTR works with other government agencies and cooperatively with global partners to reduce the threat of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) to the United States and their global allies. This position is a member of the Information Advantage (IA) team and directly supports CTR leadership, the DTRA PAO, and the Senior Communications and Content Editor. This position supports the implementation of innovative communications products and content amplifying the mission and accomplishments of CTR with their global partners in addition whilst combatting disinformation campaigns from foreign malign influences primarily from Russian and Chinese efforts. This position will assist in identifying a broad range of themes, including focusing on strong country partnerships
- Today
Conservation Legacy - Washington , DC
Position Details Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health. Stewards, in partnership with the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), seeks a Public Affairs Specialist who will play an important role in supporting the efforts to develop professional web content for OSMRE. This is a 15-week internship, lasting from May 13, 2024-August 26, 2024. For more information regarding Stewards, please visit our website. (https://stewardslegacy.org/) For more information regarding the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, please visit the website here. (https://www.osmre.gov/) The Public Affairs Specialist will assist with creating educational web content related to O
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Offices, Boards and Divisions - Washington , DC
Summary This is an excepted service appointment under the Department of Justice Pathways Recent Graduate Program. After successful completion of the program requirements, the individual may, at agency discretion, be converted to a term or permanent appointment. A recent grad converted to a term appointment may be subsequently converted non-competitively into a permanent competitive service position before the term expires. This job is open to Individuals with disabilities Recent graduates Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans. Veterans Clarification from the agency Candidates eligible under the Pathways Recent Graduate Program. Duties As a Program Analyst, you will: Provide assistance obtaining data and evaluating whether program goals, objectives, and operations are realistic and in line with organizational goals and objectives. Conduct various ad-hoc analyses, prepare small-scale
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Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response - Washington , DC
Summary This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. This announcement has an applicant limit of 100. Once the first 100 applicants have been reached, the announcement will no longer be available to apply. This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Duties WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Supervisory Management and Program Analyst you will use your knowledge of and experience with the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response to optimize business results and customer experience to: Supervises assigned personnel, is accountable for the effective and efficient execution of appropriated funds, and the appropriate care and use of government resources. Leads, manages, and e
- 2 days ago
Executive Mosaic - Tysons Corner , VA
Event Planner and Speaker Coordinator *This is onsite position in Tysons Corner, VA* Hours: M-F 8:30 am-4:30 pm plus events (We NEVER do events on the weekends, only Tues/Wed/Thurs) Salary: $65,000 This is a role to help plan dinner events and book the speakers for those events. Do you love Event planning? Do you want to meet and be connected with the Who's Who of GovCon, Government, and Military commands? Executive Mosaic is seeking an enthusiastic, high-energy, Event and Speaker Coordinator to assist with booking speakers for our events and managing part of our membership-based executive leadership program. This position will place you in the midst of some of the most high-powered people and exclusive events in the Washington DC GovCon sector. Members are senior executives in the government contracting industry and speakers come from across the government including the Defense, Intelligence, Healthcare communities and more . The successful candidate will communicate daily with their
- 3 days ago
Future Caucus (formerly Millennial Action Project) - Washington , DC
Position Communications Director Position Type Full-Time Reports to Chief Strategy & Public Affairs Officer Location Washington, DC About The Role The Communications Director will be responsible for leading Future Caucus' press and media operations to amplify Future Caucus members and success stories, promote new narratives about the next generation of problem-solving, and build the Future Caucus brand. The Communications Director reports directly to the Chief Strategy & Public Affairs Officer, manages communications staff, and provides leadership, supervision, and oversight of the organization's communications, public relations, and earned media strategies. The individual in this position will play a key role in strategically advancing Future Caucus' efforts in support of a more functional democracy, driven by the inclusive and effective leadership of young policymakers. The role includes heavy press and media engagement and will serve as our primary liaison with national reporters; i
- 3 days ago

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    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Public Affairs Officer

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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