Public Affairs Manager (Project Management)

Flagger Force, an industry leader in traffic control, is currently hiring a Public Affairs Manager. This position will be based in our corporate campus, part of our interactive corporate campus in Hummelstown, PA.

The Public Affairs Manager serves as a strategic brand ambassador and stakeholder liaison, helping to shape the company's external reputation while advancing Flagger Force's business priorities in public policy, workforce impact, and community investment. Reporting to the AVP of Strategy, this role connects government affairs, client alignment, and reputation management to deliver measurable business value supporting growth, managing risk, and elevating the Flagger Force brand.

While the company's nationally recognized workforce development initiatives are a key pillar of our public affairs platform, this role will focus broadly on strategic stakeholder engagement, brand differentiation, and navigating public policy landscapes in ways that support market expansion and client success.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Influence & External Relations

Develop and execute a public affairs roadmap that aligns with company priorities across safety, workforce advocacy, public utility and infrastructure issues, as well as economic development.
Represent Flagger Force at public-facing meetings, events, and advocacy forums--including with elected officials, government agencies, industry associations, and community partners.
Identify and build trusted relationships with stakeholders who influence transportation, labor, safety, and procurement policy across our operating states.
Monitor and report on relevant legislation, regulatory trends, and political dynamics, providing briefings to leadership and forecasting business impacts.
Shape and manage messaging related to Flagger Force's public policy positions and community impact, in partnership with internal and external communications teams.
Manage the procurement, performance, and strategic alignment of regional lobbyists and public affairs partners. Ensure each engagement supports Flagger Force's advocacy priorities, delivers measurable ROI, and fits within budget. Recommend when to scale, shift, or sunset lobbying contracts based on strategic needs and effectiveness.

Client-Adjacent Engagement

Support market development by aligning with client-facing government affairs, workforce, and CSR leaders on shared priorities.
Serve as a strategic partner in building goodwill and opening doors for Flagger Force through community reputation, economic impact storytelling, and public affairs networking.
Track and report on how public affairs engagement supports business growth such as market access, RFP alignment, or new partnership formation.

Brand & Messaging Advocacy

Help translate Flagger Force's brand attributes--Safety-Driven® culture, frontline innovation, and inclusive employment--into compelling external narratives.
Secure earned media and recognition for Flagger Force's positive impact and thought leadership, especially with policymakers and industry leaders.
Collaborate with the Strategy & Communications team on coordinated messaging strategies across policy briefs, executive visibility, and social media, especially LinkedIn.

Internal Integration & Reporting

Maintain activity logs, meeting records, and project updates via project management and CRM systems.
Support regular updates to senior leaders on public affairs metrics, wins, and areas of focus.
Coordinate with legal, HR, operations, and client development teams to ensure message discipline and risk awareness.

What Success Looks Like

Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: A growing network of influential stakeholders in government, community, and industry regularly turns to Flagger Force for perspective, partnership, or participation in policy conversations.
Measurable Business Impact: Public affairs activity results in tangible contributions to business development, such as shaping procurement criteria, strengthening client relationships, and supporting contract growth in priority states.
Brand Elevation through Advocacy: Flagger Force's leadership in safety, technology, and workforce inclusivity is recognized through earned media, external speaking opportunities, and engagement with public-sector influencers.
Policy Intelligence and Risk Mitigation: Potential risks such as labor legislation or supplier diversity requirements are identified early and proactively addressed through stakeholder engagement and advocacy.
Cross-Functional Credibility: The role is embedded across teams, informing strategy, supporting communications, and helping Flagger Force speak with one voice in public arenas.
Operational Excellence: Public affairs activities are tracked with discipline, reported consistently, and translated into actionable insights for leadership and cross-functional teams.
Disciplined Advocacy Investment: External lobbying partners are strategically engaged, actively managed, and held accountable. Public affairs dollars are allocated for maximum impact, with clear visibility into the value and reach of each contract.

What Flagger Force Offers:

Medical, vision and dental insurance
401k w/company match
Generous paid time off
On-site fitness facility
Paid holidays
Health savings account
Company paid benefits (long term disability and basic life/AD&D)
Employee assistance program
Tuition and education assistance
Employee appreciation events
Giving back to the communities we serve through paid volunteer time off
Professional development opportunities