Public Affairs and Media Engagement Specialist (TS/SCI)

ThinkTek • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Public Affairs and Media Engagement Specialist (TS/SCI) Who We Are: ThinkTek LLC is a fast-growing Certified SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) company. We specialize in providing management and technology consulting services to support the business and technology modernization efforts of the Federal Government. ThinkTek was formed with the specific purpose of providing its clients a tailored solution around Program & Project Management, Strategic Planning, and IT Operations. Position Overview The Public Affairs Specialist supports a Department of Defense client by developing, coordinating, and executing public affairs guidance and media engagement activities. This role works closely with senior leadership, public affairs counterparts, and higher headquarters to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent communication in support of mission objectives, including during high-visibility or crisis events.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's degree
• Five (5) or more years of experience developing public affairs plans and media campaigns for government, military, or comparable organizations.
• Strong working knowledge of the AP Stylebook
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Current U.S. passport.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in high-visibility, time-sensitive, and politically complex environments.
• Excellent organizational, time management, writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior military and civilian leaders in a team-based environment.

Nice To Haves

• Defense Information School (DINFOS) Public Affairs Officer Qualification Course (PAOQC) or equivalent.
• Experience in military public affairs at the service, joint, or headquarters level.
• Experience living or working in regions aligned to the client's mission, including the Middle East or Central Asia.
• Joint Professional Military Education (JPME).

Responsibilities

• Research, draft, and coordinate public affairs guidance, media responses, and talking points on issues impacting the DoD client.
• Develop official responses to media inquiries in coordination with the Communication and Public Affairs Directorate, staff sections, and higher headquarters.
• Respond to media inquiries on a non-attributable basis when authorized and under U.S. government supervision.
• Support surge media operations, including 24/7 shift work during crisis or high-visibility events as directed.
• Monitor traditional and digital media coverage and provide real-time analysis and feedback to leadership.
• Alert leadership to breaking or inaccurate media coverage and support corrective actions as needed.
• Plan and facilitate conference calls with public affairs counterparts across the enterprise and higher headquarters.
• Provide media training support to senior leaders and designated spokespersons.
• Prepare briefing materials, read-ahead packages, and talking points for senior leader media engagements.
• Produce roll-up summaries and after-action reports for significant media events.
• Support the planning and execution of weekly public affairs briefings, including note-taking and real-time research.

Benefits

• ThinkTek offers medical, dental, and vision insurance to all full-time employees; PTO and a variety of other paid leave options are also available.
• You can read more about ThinkTek benefits at https://www.thinktekllc.com/careers/ .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level