Public Relations Analyst

QED Systems LLC•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

3h•$100,000 - $132,000•Onsite

About The Position

QED Systems, LLC, is currently recruiting a Public Relations Analyst to join our team at APG, MD in support of our customer, Project Manager Intelligence Systems & Analytics (PM IS&A). This role involves providing analysis, advice, and implementation assistance on topics of interest to clients, planning and coordinating public affairs communication, events, and activities, and establishing and maintaining relationships with key personnel and stakeholders. The analyst will collaborate with clients to develop communication strategies, disseminate publicity through various media, manage published content, monitor public sentiment, and coordinate responses to negative events. Additionally, the role requires recommending and executing communication strategies, developing talking points and presentations, crafting messages aligned with the Army’s acquisition mission, writing and publishing articles, and translating technical information into accessible language. Support will also be provided for developing materials like fact sheets and FAQs, and building relationships with media representatives. Coordination with event organizers and stakeholders for communication plan execution is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

Detail-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree required.
At least twelve (12) years of directly related experience, required.
ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: Top Secret w/SCI eligibly

Nice To Haves

Strong background in writing, editing, and publishing articles, press releases, and other communication materials.
Demonstrated ability to explain highly technical information to non-technical audiences, including media and the public.
Experience managing social media platforms and developing engaging content for diverse audiences.
Familiarity with working alongside industry partners and supporting DoD offices.
Experience supporting large conferences or symposiums, such as AUSA, is highly desirable.
Experience staffing communication products to ensure they are publicly releasable.
Demonstrated understanding of the federal acquisition process, including FAR and DFARS regulations.
Degree in Public Relations; Mass Communication; Journalism or related field of study preferred.
A master’s degree may substitute two (2) years of experience.

Responsibilities

Provides analysis, advice, and/or implementation assistance, and provides oversight and input on specific topics of interest to clients based on reports, research and professional experience.
Plans and coordinate public affairs communication, events and activities to support the mission, objectives, and goals of the client’s organization.
Establishes and maintains relationships with key personnel, communications staff, as well as organizational stakeholders across all functional areas to ensure effective communications.
Collaborate with clients to develop successful communications strategies.
Plans, prepares and disseminates publicity concerning the client’s organization through various media and visual communications media, including the Internet.
Responsible for curating related content to reach target audiences; managing published content; and monitoring, listening and responding to users to cultivate an informed public.
Coordinates and manages an organization's response to negative events as they occur.
Responsible for recommending, executing, and maintaining all communication strategies, plans, and message management processes.
Develops talking points and presentations for senior leaders for speaking engagements, conferences, and media interviews.
Crafts clear, concise, and compelling messages that align with the Army’s acquisition mission and strategic goals.
Writes, edits, and publishes articles, press releases, and other materials to highlight the office’s initiatives, achievements, and priorities.
Translates complex, technical acquisition-related information into clear, non-technical language for media outlets, public audiences, and other stakeholders.
Supports the development of materials such as fact sheets, FAQs, and briefing documents to explain acquisition programs and initiatives.
Builds and maintains relationships with media representatives to ensure accurate and positive coverage of the office’s activities.
Coordinates with event organizers, senior leaders, and other stakeholders to develop and execute communication plans