Public Affairs Specialist
$77,600–$176,000 year
On-siteChantilly, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Design and produce internal and external communication materials, including news articles, talking points, newsletters, website content, and workforce messages. Author creative solutions to complex problems using tools like PowerPoint, Web Press, and Outlook to inform key audiences. Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to nurture relationships and shape engaging content that supports organizational mission and values. Maintain strict attention to detail to ensure all products are clear, concise, accurate, and free from grammatical errors. Requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of communications experience, or a Master's degree with 4+ years of experience.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience creating strategic communication plans or products, including news articles, workforce messages, weekly activity reports, briefings, and talking points
- Experience with using Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint
- Ability to work individually and in a team environment, and engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Ability to pay strict attention to detail to ensure that products are clear, concise, accurate, and free from grammatical errors
- TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
- Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience with communications, or Master's degree and 4+ years of experience with communications
- Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
- TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required
- You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments
- We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting the Intelligence Community or the Department of Defense
- Experience creating content that adheres to the AP Stylebook
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, English, Marketing, or a related field
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