Public Affairs

The SSO Public Affairs Director is responsible for all public affairs matters that are connected with the functions of SSO. In this capacity the Public Affairs Director is responsible for the development and management of the SSO public affairs programs including media relations, community relations, tribal relations, public participation, government/congressional relations, protocol, emergency public information, and internal employee communications and contractor oversight of these same programs.

The Public Affairs Director keeps the NNSA Headquarters Office of Congressional, Intergovernmental, and Public Affairs and the NNSA Service Center Office of Public Affairs informed of issues that might result in broader public interest. In accordance to basic ISM principles to have authorities, responsibilities, and accountabilities defined, the SSO Public Affairs Director is the single point of contact, representing SSO when activities pertains to the interpretation, review, and approval of public affairs related documents or activities.

For public affairs assistance, please call (505) 845-5264.