Public Affairs Officer Senior

Tulk LLC•Springfield, VA

3h•$160,167 - $192,200

About The Position

The Public Affairs Officer - Senior, is responsible for developing, managing, and executing the agency's comprehensive communication and public relations strategies. This individual will serve as an advisor to senior leadership on all matters concerning public affairs. They will direct and produce a broad portfolio of responsibilities, including news and media relations, executive communications, internal and external engagements, and community and academic outreach to advance the agency's mission and enhance its public standing.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
An active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
A bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Public Affairs, Journalism, or a related field.
In lieu of a bachelor's degree, the candidate must have 8+ years of direct public affairs or journalism.
A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in public affairs or journalism, in a leadership capacity, managing complex communication initiatives and advising senior executives.
Proven ability to develop and execute sophisticated, multi-faceted strategic communication plans.
Extensive experience and demonstrated success in public affairs or journalism.
Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record in speechwriting.
Demonstrated ability to lead effectively during high-pressure crisis situations.
Ability to develop and execute sophisticated, multi-faceted communication plans that align with organizational objectives.
Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with a portfolio demonstrating high-quality speechwriting, press releases, and strategic messaging.
Superb interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including community partners, government entities, and internal teams.
Strong understanding of digital and social media platforms as tools for strategic engagement and reputation management.
Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion in support of national security missions.
Strong communication, organization, and follow-through.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with government, contractor, and mission partners.
A practical, mission-focused approach to solving problems and improving outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Some positions may require additional accesses, SCI eligibility, or successful completion of a Counterintelligence-scope polygraph process as directed by the customer.
Completion of formal DoW public affairs training (Defense Information School coursework) preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement long-term strategic communication plans in alignment with the agency's goals.
Provide expert counsel to senior leadership on communications strategies, messaging, and public positioning.
Lead the development and execution of internal and external communication campaigns.
Oversee the creation of press releases, media advisories, provide media prep, help develop responses to media inquiries, and other materials for the media.
Direct the content strategy and management of the agency's public website and social media channels along with providing media measurements and metrics for both.
Develop, execute, and publish a high volume of public affairs deliverables written in AP Style with minimal errors.
Provide support for government agency communicators meetings to include content preparation and day of support.
Develop budgets, strategic outreach plans, strategic communications plans, and informal materials for a variety of audiences to include informational materials for industry, academia, leadership, and DoD/IC customers and stakeholders to include measurement, follow-up and analysis.
Prepare event specific NGA presentations, briefing books, slick sheets, brochures, handouts, and agendas.
Plan, coordinate, and execute high-level external events/campaigns for NGA strategy, workforce development, outreach campaigns, GEOINT Symposium, Esri Conference, and other engagements as requested.
Manage visit dry runs, read ahead materials, prep packages, placemats, presentations, and briefing material.
Serve as a speechwriter for senior leadership, preparing remarks for a variety of public and private events.
Provide remarks and prepare email and other digital products for NGA senior leadership.
Support high-level military and civilian, foreign, and domestic visits/functions, ceremonies and special events hosted by NGA leadership.
Track and manage both internal and external engagements for NGA Senior Leadership to include schedules, agendas, and planning materials.
Provide both formal and informal briefings to visiting groups and individuals which convey useful information, to include NGA museum tours.
Publicize the call for nominations on internal/external platforms for the Geospatial Intelligence Hall of Fame Award Program.
Process and consolidate nomination packages for the Geospatial Intelligence Hall of Fame Award Program.
Submit a slate of candidates for membership to the Hall of Fame Selection Board.
Review the list of potential inductees and coordinate IG review.
Serve as Secretary to the Hall of Fame Selection Board.
Plan, publicize and oversee the annual awards program.
Provide copy editing and quality assurance for public affairs products.
Support the monthly government agency communicators meeting, offer expert recommendations on emerging communication trends, and assist with tracking and maintaining media and public affairs logs.