Public Affairs Specialist

U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Affairs Specialist is located at the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Center Headquarters (ATEC HQ), with a duty location at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The position develops and implements strategic communication plans and media products to advance organizational goals and reach diverse audiences. It advises senior leaders and briefs stakeholders on complex and sensitive legislative, public affairs, and strategic engagement issues; manages congressional inquiries; and analyzes proposed legislation for potential effects on the organization’s mission. The specialist provides advice on the broader implications of communication strategies, develops proactive stakeholder outreach, and plans and executes outreach events, special visits, and official functions involving senior officials, international partners, and media representatives. The role requires one year of specialized experience developing strategic communications, advising leaders on legislative, organizational, or political issues and their effects on mission and public perception, and coordinating official responses to media inquiries with subject-matter experts. The position requires eligibility for and maintenance of a Secret security clearance or access, and may require a suitability or fitness determination, background investigation, and credit check. It includes temporary duty or business travel up to 15% of the time and a one-year probationary period. The position is within the Public Affairs and Communications Media Career Program and is classified at the NH-04 band, equivalent to GS-14 step 01 through GS-15 step 10. The listed annual control-point amount is $188,167, including locality pay; salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience developing strategic communication materials for internal and external audiences.
One year of specialized experience advising organizational leaders on the potential effects of legislative, organizational, or political issues on the organization's mission and public perception.
One year of specialized experience developing official organizational responses to media inquiries in coordination with subject-matter experts.
Qualifying experience must be used to meet the experience requirement; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
Must complete required background investigation and credit check.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Must complete a one-year probationary period unless previously meeting the applicable requirements.
Temporary duty or business travel of up to 15% of the time is required.
Applicants must meet one of the listed employment authority categories to be eligible to apply.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive strategic communication plans and media products to promote organizational goals to diverse audiences.
Advise senior leaders and brief stakeholders on complex, sensitive, and potentially controversial legislative, public affairs, and strategic engagement matters.
Manage congressional inquiries and analyze proposed legislation to advise senior leaders on potential mission impacts and sensitivities.
Provide authoritative advisory services on the broader implications of communication strategies.
Develop proactive outreach to key stakeholders.
Plan and execute multifaceted outreach events, special visits, and official functions involving senior officials, international partners, and media representatives.