Communications Director

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced via Delegated Examining procedures under 27-SDTX-13113972-DE PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Communications Director serves as the senior communications adviser and principal spokesperson USAO-SDTX, subject to the authority of the U.S. Attorney and applicable DOJ policies. The Director leads the Office's integrated communications strategy, public affairs operations, media relations, digital engagement, and public outreach. The Director serves on the Office's Executive Staff, advising the U.S. Attorney and senior leadership on communications strategy, media engagement, public messaging, emerging issues, reputational risks, and opportunities to advance the Office's mission. Executive Leadership and Communications Management Serve as a senior strategic adviser to the U.S. Attorney and Executive Staff on communications strategy, public affairs, media relations, and public messaging. Lead, supervise, develop, and evaluate assigned communications and public affairs personnel; establish strategic objectives, performance standards, priorities, and operating procedures. Manage personnel, resources, and operational priorities; recruit and develop talent; identify capability gaps; and recommend improvements in staffing, technology, and organizational effectiveness. Media Relations and Strategic Public Affairs Serve as the principal spokesperson for the Office and lead responses to local, regional, national, and international media inquiries. Develop and execute communications strategies for significant prosecutions, investigations, enforcement operations, civil litigation, policy developments, and other matters of public interest. Identify newsworthy developments, anticipate emerging issues, and translate complex legal proceedings and federal enforcement actions into clear, accurate, and compelling public communications. Build and maintain productive relationships with journalists, editors, producers, broadcasters, and other media representatives. Coordinate press conferences, interviews, media briefings, public statements, announcements, and other public-information activities. Develop and execute communications plans for breaking news, high-profile matters, and rapidly evolving events requiring immediate coordination and sound judgment. Monitor news coverage and emerging public narratives; identify inaccuracies, assess public understanding, and recommend appropriate responses. Interagency Coordination Serve as the principal communications liaison between USAO-SDTX and public affairs officials across federal, state, and local law-enforcement and governmental agencies. Coordinate regularly with communications personnel from partner law enforcement agencies. Develop coordinated communications strategies for joint investigations, prosecutions, enforcement operations, and other multi-agency matters, consistent with applicable authorities and disclosure restrictions. Advise DOJ officials and partner agencies on communications considerations involving significant cases, enforcement initiatives, and emerging public-safety issues. Community Engagement and Public Outreach Build and maintain productive relationships with community organizations, civic leaders, professional associations, victims' organizations, and other stakeholders throughout the District. Develop and oversee public-engagement initiatives that promote understanding of the Office's mission, federal law enforcement, public safety, and the rule of law. Represent the Office at public events, briefings, conferences, community meetings, and professional engagements. Evaluate outreach initiatives and recommend strategies to improve their effectiveness and reach. Digital Communications and Content Strategy Establish and lead the strategic vision for the Offi

Salaire : $145,052 – $188,573/Per Year | Avantages : https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas (USAO-SDTX) seeks a Communications Director to lead public affairs, media relations, strategic communications, and digital engagement for the nation's largest and most consequential federal law-enforcement districts. This opportunity brings elite communications expertise to a mission of extraordinary public importance. From combating criminal organizations and prosecuting major fraud and public-corruption cases, to protecting victims and defending the nation, SDTX's work commands national attention. Serving 10 million people across 43 counties, SDTX operates at the forefront of federal law enforcement, border security, and public safety. Reporting directly to the U.S. Attorney and serving on the Office's Executive Staff, the Communications Director will be a senior strategic advisor and communications leader. The Director will shape the Office's public narrative, advise on high-stakes and sensitive issues, lead media strateg