Public Affairs Communication Specialist

Scientific Research Corporation • Alexandria, VA

62d • $136,850 - $228,100 • Onsite

About The Position

SRC is seeking a Public Affairs Communication Specialist to support our Department of War (DoW) customer in Alexandria, VA. This role involves communicating internally with the project team and externally with stakeholders including Military Services, other DoW organizations, and industry performers. The specialist will develop and implement strategic communications plans and public affairs guidance, create website and/or social media content, press releases, and act as a liaison to ensure aligned messaging and coordinate communications. Responsibilities also include coordinating and tracking approvals for public release and performing other public affairs/communications duties as required.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in communications
• 5+ years of experience in DoW communications and/or DoW public affairs
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans and public affairs guidance
• Experience drafting, editing, publishing, coordinating, and distributing public affairs content including press releases and website/social media content
• Experience researching and developing content for emerging 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 10% of the year
• Active Secret Clearance
• U.S. CITIZENSHIP

Nice To Haves

• Military Assistant and/or military Public Affairs Officer experience
• Experience working at the Pentagon

Responsibilities

• Communicating internally with the project team
• Communicating externally with stakeholders including Military Services, other DoW organizations, and industry performers
• Developing and implementing strategic communications plans and public affairs guidance
• Developing website and/or social media content, press releases, etc.
• Acting as a liaison for internal and external stakeholders to ensure aligned messaging and coordinate communications
• Coordinating and tracking approvals for public release within the project team and up the Department approval chain
• Other public affairs / communications duties as required

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• life insurance
• vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service
• 11 paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed