Public Affairs

Sawdey Solution Services, Inc.; Fort Lee (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sawdey Solution Services, Inc. is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to provide strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and outreach support for the DCMA Blue List Program.

Role includes creating written, visual, digital, and multimedia content and supporting events and leadership communications. The position emphasizes collaboration with Government personnel, industry partners, and other stakeholders, with hybrid on-site work at Fort Lee, VA, or San Diego, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Affairs or related field or minimum of five years of verifiable public affairs experience.
• Experience planning and coordinating conferences, industry days, workshops, or similar events.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop briefing materials, talking points, and professional communications.

Responsibilities

• Support Government public affairs, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and industry outreach activities.
• Develop outreach materials, digital communications, and industry engagement products.
• Develop professional multimedia products, including photography, videography, graphic design, presentations, and digital content.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and supporting industry days, conferences, and public engagements.
• Prepare talking points, speeches, briefing materials, and presentations for Government leadership.
• Monitor and analyze communications metrics and recommend improvements.

Skills

Strong writing

Verbal communication

Project coordination

MS Office

Public affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Affairs

Five years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Public Affairs (Fort Lee,VA) Hybrid

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position is TBD. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. At Sawdey Solution Services, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We will consider several factors when extending an offer to an applicant. These factors include (but are not limited to) the position, associated responsibilities, work experience, education, related training, and related skills.

Contract Information

Contingent

Position Location

DCMA Facility, San Diego, CA (On-Site) OR Fort Lee, VA (On-Site)

Telework/Work-from-Home Authorized

Hybrid

About the Role

The Public Affairs Specialist provides strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, industry outreach, multimedia, and public affairs support to the DCMA Blue List Program. The position supports Government public affairs personnel in developing and executing communications products and outreach activities that inform Government, industry, and other stakeholders about the Blue List Program and its initiatives.

This position will develop written, visual, digital, and multimedia communications products; support industry and public engagement events; develop leadership communications materials; and analyze outreach and engagement effectiveness. The Public Affairs Specialist provides advisory and communications support and will not serve as an official Government spokesperson or independently release official Government communications.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support Government public affairs, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and industry outreach activities.
• Assist with development and implementation of strategic communications and public messaging supporting the Blue List Program.
• Develop outreach materials, digital communications, industry engagement products, and other communication materials.
• Develop professional multimedia products, including:
  • Photography
  • Videography
  • Graphic design
  • Presentations
  • Digital content
  • Technical articles
  • Program publications
  • Correspondence
  • Social media content
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and supporting industry days, conferences, workshops, demonstrations, training events, public engagements, and other outreach activities.
• Coordinate event schedules, logistics, registration, promotional materials, and post-event communications.
• Prepare talking points, speeches, briefing materials, presentations, fact sheets, newsletters, and other communications products for Government leadership.
• Support communications for both internal and external Government engagements.
• Monitor communication metrics, public engagement activities, and outreach initiatives.
• Analyze communications and stakeholder-engagement results and recommend improvements to Government communication strategies.
• Coordinate with Government public affairs personnel, program leadership, industry representatives, technical personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure communications products are accurate, professional, appropriate for the intended audience, and approved by the Government prior to public release.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• Experience planning, coordinating, and supporting conferences, industry days, workshops, trade shows, or similar outreach events.
• Experience with event scheduling, logistics, promotion, registration, and coordination.
• Experience developing professional written communications, multimedia products, digital content, presentations, and other communications materials.
• Experience using industry-standard communications and multimedia software applications.
• Strong writing, editing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop communications for both internal and external audiences.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Affairs, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field; or minimum of five (5) years of verifiable experience supporting public affairs, strategic communications, multimedia production, outreach, or related activities.

Other Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, stakeholders, and project dependencies simultaneously.
• Ability to develop clear, professional reports, briefings, procedures, and program management documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Government customers and stakeholders.

Security Clearance Requirements

Other. The requirement is the Tier 3 investigation.

US Citizenship Requirements

This position supports a U.S. Government Contract whose terms require Sawdey Solution Services to staff it only with U.S. Citizens.

About the Organization

Sawdey Solution Services, an ISO 9001 certified and CMMI-SVC v2 Level 3 appraised corporation, has built a nationwide and global footprint as a leading government contracting organization. Specializing in cybersecurity, systems engineering, and operational support, Sawdey invites you to be a part of a team that's at the forefront of securing our nation. Operating successfully since 2001, we are a Woman Owned/Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We provide our clients with premier professional services and technology solutions in an employee-centric environment. We are extremely proud of the culture we have created.

Why Choose Us

• Mission-Critical Work: We play a vital role in ensuring the security of our nation's digital infrastructure.
• Professional Growth: Embrace the opportunity to take on diverse and dynamic roles that challenge and inspire you.
• Collaborative Culture: You are joining a unified team where your unique contributions are valued and celebrated.

Who We're Looking For

• Hardworking Individuals: If you're someone who takes initiative, loves a challenge, and is committed to excellence, you'll feel right at home here.
• Talented Professionals: Whether you're an expert in your field or a rising star, we recognize your potential and support your effort toward success.
• Diverse Perspectives: Our strength lies in our diversity. We believe that a diverse team fosters creativity, innovation, and achievement.

Equity, Opportunity, and Inclusion Statement

We are a Disabled-Veterans-41 CFR 60 1.4, Equal Opportunity Employer. Devoted to creating a diverse and friendly workplace, we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, physical or mental disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or veteran status. Our goals and beliefs are that diverse backgrounds and experiences empower and enable us to offer our customers an unmatched level of service. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply!