JTFM Public Affairs Specialist

KINAOLE SERVICE CENTER; Santa Rita (GU); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Professional training reimbursement

401K

Disability insurance

Job summary

Ho'olaulima Government Solutions LLC (HGS) in Guam seeks a JTFM Public Affairs Specialist to provide on-site public affairs and strategic communications support across Micronesia, including travel to CNMI, FSM, and Palau. You will lead development of communications plans and manage media relations for major MILCON projects.

The role requires experience in public affairs organizations, strong communications and media skills, and the ability to advise leadership on social media and public

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience planning and managing public affairs communications on official platforms or a Ph.D./3 years of graduate study in a relevant field.
• Experience in public affairs organizations is required unless waived.
• Skills in Communications and Media; proficiency with current technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site public affairs and strategic communications support to JTF-M/JPMO in Guam, with travel as required.
• Develop and manage communications deliverables and plans for Joint Task Force Micronesia and Public Affairs organizations.
• Support public relations and community engagement for MILCON infrastructure initiatives, including media interviews and briefings.
• Develop accurate communications regarding JTF-M programs for internal and external audiences.
• Advise leadership on social media, websites, public affairs, and community relations.
• Provide technical/admin support to government officials during meetings and engagements.
• Analyze communications data and provide technical recommendations for strategic needs.
• Prepare data and draft communications for government review and approval.
• Conduct media monitoring and sentiment analysis to identify narratives and misinformation.
• Provide media training to JTF-M/JPMO leadership and staff.
• Edit and manage photography, video, and other media supporting USINDOPACOM initiatives.

Skills

Public affairs

Communications

Media

Education

PhD or equivalent

Graduate studies in Communications/Journ/Graphic Design

Tools

Public Affairs platforms

Job description

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JTFM Public Affairs Specialist

Santa Rita, GU, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1078

Ho'olaulima Government Solutions LLC (HGS) is a Small Business Administration-certified, Native Hawaiian Organization-Owned, 8(a) Small Business which provides services and solutions in the areas of Cybersecurity Services, Information Technology Services, Professional and Technical Services, Environmental Services, and Healthcare Services to the Department of Defense and other Federal agencies.

HGS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Kina'ole Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit established to benefit Native Hawaiian communities.

You will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional training reimbursement
• 401K
• Disability insurance
• ...and much, much more!

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site public affairs and strategic communications support to JTF-M/JPMO in Guam, with travel throughout CNMI, FSM, and the Republic of Palau as required.
• Be responsible for the tactical and strategic development of communication deliverables and plans and of Public Affairs engagement on behalf of Joint Task Force Micronesia and in support of the Public Affairs organizations.
• Support public relations and community engagement activities for major MILCON infrastructure initiatives, including coordinating media interviews and embeds, environmental scoping meetings, environmental impact statement briefings, and community project updates.
• Develop and manage accurate, effective communications regarding JTF-M programs, policies, issues, and activities for internal and external audiences.
• Advise leadership and staff on social media, websites, public affairs, strategic communications, and community relations.
• Provide technical and administrative support to Government officials during meetings and engagements with government ministries and agencies.
• Analyze communications data and provide technical recommendations to support strategic communication requirements.
• Prepare technical data and draft communications for Government review and approval.
• Conduct media monitoring and sentiment analysis to identify emerging narratives and misinformation that could affect mission security.
• Develop and provide media training to JTF-M/JPMO leadership and personnel participating in public engagements throughout the region.
• Edit, organize, and manage photography, video, and other visual media products supporting USINDOPACOM posture initiatives.
• This position requires travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least one year of specialized experience which includes experience planning for and managing public affairs communications via official Public Affairs platforms or a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design.
• Experience in public affairs organizations is required, unless waived by Project Officer.
• Skilled in Communications and Media
• Skilled in various current technology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Public Affairs Officer at any Department of Defense organization is preferred.
• Experience with Public Affairs Policies and Procedures is desirable but not required

HGS is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.