Public Affairs Specialist-Full Performance

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)•Chantilly, VA

9d•$102,415 - $158,322•Onsite

About The Position

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to join the Office of Public Affairs (OPA), which is part of the Office of Congressional & Public Affairs (OCPA) within the Business Plans and Operations (BPO) directorate. OPA is responsible for internal and external corporate communications, developing tailored messaging products to communicate the NRO mission and its contributions to national security to the NRO global workforce, Congress, industry, academia, news media, and the public. The role involves strategic messaging, public affairs planning, media engagement, writing and editing, multimedia design and production, web and social media content development, speech writing, event planning, and public outreach. This is a full-time position for a Non-Supervisor, Public Affairs Specialist, GG-13, occupational series 1035.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of the principles of public affairs/public relations and the role of the public affairs function in a government organization.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to produce concise products that clearly and logically convey complex information and ideas.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically, identify needs and requirements, and develop recommendations and solutions.
Proven ability to work with senior officials, build and sustain professional networks in a diverse, fast-paced, multi-task environment, and manage competing priorities.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Excellent public speaking skills, depending upon assignment.
Experience in public affairs operations with full understanding of public affairs concepts, event planning, matrix management, and broad intelligence community interests and issues.
Demonstrated exceptional strong writing skills, including the ability to proofread, research, write articles, and often rewrite or extensively edit articles submitted by others.
Ability to manage competing priorities and work requirements by continuously evaluating the needs of the organization's mission against on-going work; planning/scheduling own and unit's work.
Working knowledge of the laws and regulations regarding the release of information.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in communication strategy development and brand journalism approach to content creation (AP Stylebook).
Demonstrated ability to design and implement innovative communication strategies for initiatives and programs.
Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to work effectively, independently, and in a team or collaborative environment.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
Will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing.
Will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations.

Nice To Haves

Federal government employees MUST currently be at the grade level or higher as indicated in this announcement. This is NOT a promotion opportunity for current Federal government employees. If selected for the position, Federal government employees will transition laterally at their current grade level and step.
Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade per IAW DoD 1400.25 Volume 2006.
The NRO is only accepting external applicants for this job announcement. Current NRO Cadre employees should apply internally.
This position MAY qualify for the appointment of a reemployed federal annuitant IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 300.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic communication plans and media products disseminated to multiple audiences through various media.
Research topics, conduct interviews, and write news, feature, and explanatory articles for NRO publications, websites, and blogs to facilitate understanding of the agency’s mission, goals, and strategies.
Serve as a communications consultant to NRO senior leadership, providing advice and counsel on communications development.
Identify opportunities for leadership to speak at internal and external events.
Prepare read-ahead materials such as agendas, bios, and talking points.
Cultivate and maintain productive working relationships with staff in other organizations within the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW), as well as with media, community leaders, policy groups, and concerned constituencies.
Produce and manage content across all NRO platforms, including internal websites (WordPress, SharePoint), emails, external websites, social media, and brochures.
Work with subject matter experts to produce speeches and talking points for NRO leadership.
Collaborate with graphics designers to draft, edit, and design original information products.
Secure classified information in accordance with E.O.13526.
Perform other duties as assigned.