Public Affairs Specialist, Mid

Job Title
Public Affairs Specialist, Mid (Job Number: R0241733)

Opportunity
Key to an organization’s growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and objectives. As a communications professional, you know how to inform and engage key audiences and help promote an organization’s desired reputation. We’re looking for an experienced communications specialist who is ready to grow and willing to win for the client and live our mission every day. Here, you’ll advance your skills to design, develop, produce, and advise on a variety of internal and external communication materials and media that support the U.S. Navy.

Responsibilities
As a communications specialist on our team, you’ll closely impact the development of creative solutions to complex problems. Your self‑guided yet collaborative spirit will shape and nurture relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients to meet their strategic communications goals and objectives. You will author press releases, fact files, talking points, briefing cards, responses to queries (RTQ), media assessments, public affairs plans, internal messaging, newsletters, and social media content. Your creative‑thinking and business‑oriented mindset will guide your client to inform key audiences through words, images, and sound with tools like Cision and graphic design tools.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience with public affairs, including in the Department of War

Knowledge of public affairs policies, guidance, and AP Style Guide

Ability to collaborate on numerous campaigns at once, coordinating with multiple stakeholders

Secret clearance

Bachelor’s degree

Nice to Have

Experience with Photoshop, InDesign, and other graphic design tools

Knowledge of military acquisitions

Master’s degree

Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation
Salary range: $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD). The posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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