Public Affairs Communication Specialist

Scientific Research Corporation • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

SRC is seeking a Public Affairs Communication Specialist to support high-visibility programs for our Department of War (DoW) customer in Alexandria, VA. Duties may include the following: Communicating internally with the project team, including industry performers Communicating externally with stakeholders including Military Services, test ranges, and acquisition programs Acting as a liaison for internal and external stakeholders to ensure aligned messaging, coordinate logistics, and facilitate communications during events Developing and implementing strategic communications plans and public affairs guides (PAG) Developing website and/or social media content, press releases, responses to inquiries, etc. Working and coordinating approvals for public release within the project team and up the Department approval chain #LI-HK1

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in communications
• 5+ years of experience in DoW communications and/or DoW public affairs
• Experience working at the Pentagon
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience drafting, editing, publishing, coordinating, and distributing public affairs content including press releases and website/social media content
• Experience developing content for new technology and weapon systems
• Experience working with a wide range of contributors including engineers, subject matter experts, functional teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with Department of War style guides
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Active Secret Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship
• U.S. Government Security Clearance at the Secret Level

Nice To Haves

• Military Assistant and/or military Public Affairs Officer experience

Responsibilities

• Communicating internally with the project team, including industry performers
• Communicating externally with stakeholders including Military Services, test ranges, and acquisition programs
• Acting as a liaison for internal and external stakeholders to ensure aligned messaging, coordinate logistics, and facilitate communications during events
• Developing and implementing strategic communications plans and public affairs guides (PAG)
• Developing website and/or social media content, press releases, responses to inquiries, etc.
• Working and coordinating approvals for public release within the project team and up the Department approval chain

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• life insurance
• vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually
• 11 paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• a work environment that encourages excellence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees