Congressional Affairs Public Affairs Lead

Posted 7 days ago

united states merchant marine academyBrooklyn (NY)

Public Relations Managers Other General Government Support

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About the role

The United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY invites applications for a Public Affairs Specialist (Congressional Affairs Officer) at the GS-13 level to manage congressional relations and external communications. The role carries a competitive salary range and federal benefits, with duties focusing on liaison work with Congress and strategic messaging. This vacancy is open to all U.S. citizens. Open date: 2026-03-30; closing date: 2026-04-03.

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