Public Affairs Specialist II with Security Clearance

Overview
The Public Affairs Specialist II plans and coordinates public affairs communication, events, and activities to support the mission, objectives, and goals of the client's organization, helping to maintain the relationship between the organization and the public for the United States Army.

Responsibilities

Create content across multiple media, primarily in written form (e.g., articles, fact sheets, briefing slides, correspondence, messaging, speech writing, etc.) and work with the creative team for visual products that span the headquarters and different levels of Project and Product Management.

Serve as a peer reviewer of communications products and lead for community relations efforts.

Provide analysis, advice and/or implementation assistance on all functional aspects of public affairs, including but not limited to digital media, executive communications, command information/internal communications, research and analysis.

Support the development and implementation of the organization's public relations programs, policies, events, and activities, including correspondence, messaging and campaigns that span the different levels of Project and Product Management.

Establish and maintain relationships with the Army and other Services to ensure effective communications and change‑readiness capabilities are in place.

Provide peer review of physical and virtual promotional materials and monitoring, reviewing, approving and submitting items for public release.

Collaborate and draft articles through newspapers, periodicals, and audio and visual communications media, including the Internet and outward‑facing websites.

Create, manage and publish engaging content in various formats across digital platforms (e.g., websites, social media, newsletters), ensuring consistent branding, messaging and alignment with command priorities.

Review published content; monitor, listen and respond to users, developing and expanding community outreach efforts.

Provide multimedia support, including photography, videography and basic graphic design, to support public affairs campaigns, leadership messaging and event documentation. Monitor community activities and coordinate participation in events and public forums.

Develop relevant content in specialized areas of public affairs activities, such as press, radio and TV relations, tradeshow relations and community relations.

Develop and manage internal communications efforts, including but not limited to newsletters, awards, SharePoint content, etc.

Support knowledge management and staff action task management on behalf of the directorate.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree.

A minimum of six (6) years' experience in public affairs/public relations or a related field is required.

Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant military service may be used as related experience.

DINFOS accreditation or similar desired but not required; published articles may be requested to demonstrate experience.

Demonstrated basic understanding of federal government public relations/affairs and ability to develop and execute tailored communications plans.

Proven experience publishing written materials such as press releases and articles; serves as lead for community relations efforts.

Ability to work in various communications mediums, including but not limited to digital and social media platforms, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Familiarity with managing taskers.

Demonstrated experience in DoD, Army, Intel Community or related federal sectors desired.

Ability to work under pressure to meet short deadlines.

Security Clearance
Secret Clearance Preferred.

Compensation
Salary range: $115,000 – $132,000. Integral Federal considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and/or discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts.

Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.

Life Insurance.

Paid Time Off & Holidays.

Earned Bonuses & Awards.

Professional Training Reimbursement.

Paid Parking.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and protected veteran/veteran/adult disability employer.

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