Public Affairs Specialist

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.); Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) seeks a Public Affairs Specialist to support the DCMA Blue UAS program by shaping strategic communications, multimedia products, and industry outreach. You will help tell the story of a high-visibility unmanned systems program to internal and external audiences.

This full-time, on-site role at the DCMA facility in Fort Lee, VA, centers on developing digital content, coordinating outreach, and supporting events with professional messaging and materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of verifiable experience in public affairs or communications.
• Experience developing written communications, multimedia products, and digital content using industry-standard software.
• Active clearance and enrolled in CE.
• U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Assist the government in implementing strategic communications, public messaging, outreach materials, industry engagement initiatives, and digital communications.
• Develop multimedia products including photography, videography, graphic design, presentations, digital content, technical articles, publications, and social media content.
• Support industry days, conferences, workshops, and training events — including logistics, promotion, and post-event communications.
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points, speeches, presentation materials, fact sheets, and newsletters for government leadership.
• Monitor communication metrics and engagement and recommend improvements to outreach strategy.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public affairs

Multimedia production

Digital content

Industry outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Public Affairs/Communications/Journalism/Public Relations)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

PowerPoint

Job description

Public Affairs Specialist

Join our team as a Public Affairs Specialist and support the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Blue UAS (Blue List) Program by developing strategic communications, multimedia products, and industry outreach materials. You will help tell the story of a high-visibility unmanned systems program to internal and external audiences.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

• Position is contingent upon contract award

Work Schedule and Location

On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, standard duty hours 7am to 5pm EST at the DCMA facility in Fort Lee, VA.

Responsibilities

• Assist the government in implementing strategic communications, public messaging, outreach materials, industry engagement initiatives, and digital communications
• Develop multimedia products including professional photography, videography, graphic design, presentations, digital content, technical articles, publications, and social media content
• Help plan, coordinate, and support industry days, conferences, workshops, demonstrations, and training events — including logistics, promotional materials, and post-event communications
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points, speeches, presentation materials, fact sheets, and newsletters supporting government leadership
• Monitor communication metrics and engagement activities and recommend improvements to outreach strategy

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field, or a minimum of 5 years of verifiable experience supporting public affairs, strategic communications, multimedia production, or outreach
• Demonstrated experience developing written communications, multimedia products, digital content, presentations, and communication materials using industry-standard software
• Active clearance and enrolled in CE
• U.S. citizenship

Desired

• Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, and supporting conferences, industry days, workshops, or trade shows, including event scheduling, logistics, and promotion

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You’ll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Pay Range

Negotiable