Public Affairs Communication Specialist

Salary Statement
Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $136,850.00/Yr. - USD $228,100.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Description
SRC is seeking a Public Affairs Communication Specialist to support our Department of War (DoW) customer in Alexandria, VA. Duties may include the following:

Communicating internally with the project team

Communicating externally with stakeholders including Military Services, other DoW organizations, and industry performers

Developing and implementing strategic communications plans and public affairs guidance

Developing website and/or social media content, press releases, etc.

Acting as a liaison for internal and external stakeholders to ensure aligned messaging and coordinate communications

Coordinating and tracking approvals for public release within the project team and up the Department approval chain

Other public affairs / communications duties as required

Requirements

10+ years of experience in communications

5+ years of experience in DoW communications and/or DoW public affairs

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans and public affairs guidance

Experience drafting, editing, publishing, coordinating, and distributing public affairs content including press releases and website/social media content

Experience researching and developing content for emerging technology and weapon systems

Experience working with a wide range of contributors including engineers, subject matter experts, functional teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders

Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Familiarity with Department of War style guides

Military Assistant and/or military Public Affairs Officer experience a plus

Experience working at the Pentagon a plus

Ability to travel up to 10% of the year

Active Secret Clearance

Desired Skills

Military Assistant and/or military Public Affairs Officer experience

Experience working at the Pentagon a plus

Clearance Information
SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% travel (ad hoc)

About Us
Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more.

For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO
Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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