Public Affairs Specialist

Tamayo Federal Solutions LLC (TFS LLC); Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

Tamayo Federal Solutions (TFS) is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to support a mission-focused communications program in Norfolk, Virginia. You will help shape the command’s voice for internal audiences, industry partners, the public, and media stakeholders.

Join a growing SBA-certified 8(a), Woman-Owned small business delivering federal solutions nationwide. The role emphasizes multimedia production, crisis communications, event support, and timely information responses.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting public affairs, communications, or media relations.
• Ability to develop, write, edit, and publish articles, newsletters, and web content.
• Experience providing multimedia support for events and digital platforms.
• Ability to respond to information requests promptly.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with command leadership to maintain a robust public affairs program.
• Plan, administer, and evaluate the program's voice to industry and public.
• Provide photography, video, and audio services for command events.
• Develop and submit articles for Navy newspapers and NAVSEA sites.
• Create invitations, flyers, programs, and pamphlets for events.
• Support crisis communications and incident response with timely information.
• Serve on the MARMC Fire Response Team and EOC as needed.

Skills

Public affairs

Communications

Media relations

Content creation

Crisis communication

Job description

Tamayo Federal Solutions (TFS) is seeking qualified candidates for anticipated contract opportunities. Positions advertised are contingent upon successful contract award and government funding. Candidates may be considered and interviewed prior to award; however, employment offers and start dates are subject to contract award, government approval, and fulfillment of all position-specific requirements.

Tamayo Federal Solutions (TFS) is seeking qualified candidates for anticipated contract opportunities. Positions advertised are contingent upon successful contract award and government funding. Candidates may be considered and interviewed prior to award; however, employment offers and start dates are subject to contract award, government approval, and fulfillment of all position-specific requirements.

Description

Tamayo Federal Solutions (TFS) is seeking qualified candidates for anticipated contract opportunities. Positions advertised are contingent upon successful contract award and government funding. Candidates may be considered and interviewed prior to award; however, employment offers and start dates are subject to contract award, government approval, and fulfillment of all position-specific requirements.

At Tamayo Federal Solutions (TFS), we believe great missions are accomplished by great people - not just the most experienced, but those with the right mindset, integrity, and drive to grow. As an SBA-certified 8(a), Woman-Owned Small Business, TFS delivers high-impact, mission-focused solutions for federal customers nationwide. We are growing quickly and seeking motivated professionals who are ready to grow with us.

Your Mission

Support a mission-focused public affairs program in Norfolk, Virginia by helping communicate the command’s voice to internal audiences, industry partners, the public, and media stakeholders. This role supports command leadership, public affairs planning, multimedia production, digital communications, event support, emergency communications, and timely responses to public information requests.

What You’ll Do

As a Public Affairs Specialist, you will support command communications and public affairs operations through the following responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Executive Staff, the Commanding Officer (CO), Executive Officer (XO), Executive Director (ED), Department Heads, the Public Affairs Division Head, and command personnel to maintain a robust public affairs program.
• Support conceptualizing, planning, administering, and evaluating the program's voice to industry and the public.
• Provide professional photography, video, and audio services for command events.
• Develop, write, edit, and submit articles for publication in regional Navy newspapers, the MARMC Monthly newsletter, Commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center (CNRMC), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), and Navy news websites.
• Create, develop, and provide invitations, tickets, flyers, booklets, programs, and pamphlets for special events.
• Participate in crisis communications by supplying pertinent information to civilian public affairs personnel for dissemination to media.
• Serve as a member of the MARMC Fire Response Team (FRT) and as a Public Affairs representative in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Provide on-site incident support to assist with media control, provide timely facts regarding the incident, and capture digital photographs.
• Serve as a customer service advocate.
• Update and maintain the command web calendar with all command events.
• Maintain the scrolling banner in CEP-200.
• Update the command’s information and weather advisory line weekly or as needed to inform the command of base closures or delays due to inclement weather.
• Establish storyboards, capture professional photographs, and conduct interviews for communication products.
• Set up event sites and audio equipment for award ceremonies, changes of command, and other large events.
• Create, upload, and maintain slide presentations on the MARMC website.
• Update and maintain Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and digital signage.
• Create how-to learning materials and advertising trifolds.
• Respond timely and appropriately to requests for information concerning agency programs and services.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Success in this position means delivering clear, timely, accurate, and professional public affairs support across command communications, multimedia products, digital platforms, events, and emergency response activities. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, skilled content creator, customer service advocate, and dependable representative of the command's public voice.

Aligned To TFS Values

• People First
• Integrity Always
• Accountability in Action
• Mission-Focused Leadership
• Continuous Improvement

Requirements

• Experience supporting public affairs, communications, media relations, strategic communications, journalism, multimedia production, or related communication programs.
• Ability to develop, write, edit, and submit articles, newsletters, web content, event materials, public information products, and other communication deliverables.
• Experience providing photography, video, audio, interview, storyboard, or multimedia support for events, publications, web content, or digital platforms.
• Ability to support command events, ceremonies, public affairs activities, and digital communication channels.
• Ability to respond timely and appropriately to requests for information concerning agency programs and services.
• Must be able to meet all contract, customer, and worksite access requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, federal government, or command-level public affairs programs.
• Familiarity with Commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center (CNRMC), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Navy news websites, or Navy communication channels.
• Experience maintaining websites, social media channels, digital signage, web calendars, advisory lines, or public information platforms.
• Experience supporting crisis communications, emergency operations, incident response, media control, or emergency communication centers.
• Experience supporting award ceremonies, changes of command, special events, or large command events.
• Proficiency creating flyers, invitations, tickets, booklets, programs, pamphlets, trifolds, slide presentations, and other public-facing communication materials.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position approximately 50% of the time.
• Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and similar resources.
• Must be able to frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, including delivering presentations.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in professional communication settings.

Why Join TFS

Tamayo Federal Solutions offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees professionally and personally. Final salary and benefits eligibility may vary based on position, contract requirements, full-time or part-time status, and applicable company policies.

Benefits may include, but are not limited to, the items listed below and are subject to plan terms, eligibility requirements, and company policy.

• 401(k) with matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• A collaborative, mission-driven company culture

Compensation

Final compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, education, certifications, active clearance status, specialized technical qualifications, and contract requirements. TFS offers a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Ready for the Mission?

If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can contribute to meaningful mission outcomes while supporting command communications, public affairs, multimedia products, and event operations, you’re ready for the mission.

Salary Description

$52,000-57,000/year