Public Affairs Specialist II

Qbe Llc; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-focused technology provider in Maryland is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist II. This role involves developing and implementing public relations programs, managing digital content, and enhancing community outreach efforts. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and active US Government clearance at the Secret level or above. Experience of six years in public affairs or relevant military service is required. The position is integral to supporting national-level objectives through effective communication.

Qualifications

• Active US Government clearance at Secret level or higher.
• Minimum of six years’ experience in public affairs or related field.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement public relations programs.
• Manage and publish engaging content across digital platforms.
• Support community outreach efforts.

Skills

Effective communication

Public relations

Community outreach

Graphic design basics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

About QBE, LLC

QBE, LLC is a mission-focused technology and security solutions provider supporting defense and federal customers worldwide. We deliver high-impact capabilities where precision, accountability, and technical excellence directly support national-level objectives.

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QBE is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist II to support the IEW&S contract.

Responsibilities

Candidate shall provide support services for public affairs functions to develop processes, provides analysis, advice, and implementation assistance to CPE IEW&S’s communications abilities and to support the mission, objectives, and goals. Candidate’s typical associated tasks include:

• Support the development and implementation of the organization's public relations programs, policies, events, and activities to include correspondence, messaging, and campaigns that span the different levels of Project and Product Management
• Establish and maintain relationships with Army and other Services to ensure effective communications and change-readiness capabilities are in place
• Provide peer review of physical and virtual promotional materials and monitoring, reviewing, approving, and submitting items for public release Collaborate and draft articles through newspapers, periodicals, and audio and visual communications media, including the Internet and outward facing websites
• Create, manage, and publish engaging content – in various formats – across digital platforms (e.g., websites, social media, newsletters) ensuring consistent branding, messaging, and alignment with command priorities. Review published content; monitoring, listening and responding to users developing and expand community outreach efforts
• Provide multimedia support, including photography, videography and basic graphic design to support public affairs campaigns, leadership messaging, and event documentation, Monitor community activities and coordinate participation in events and public forums
• Development of relevant content in specialized areas of public affairs activities such as press, radio, and TV relations, tradeshow relations and community relations
• Development and management of internal communications efforts, including but not limited to newsletters, awards, SharePoint content, etc.
• Support with knowledge management and staff action task management on behalf of the directorate

Requirements

• Active US Government clearance at Secret level or higher
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of six (6) years’ experience public affairs/public relations or a related field is required or Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant military service can be utilized as related experience.
• DINFOS accreditation, or similar, desired but not required; Published articles may be requested to demonstrate experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with team and other stakeholders

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

QBE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identity and/or expression, age, disability, Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), marital status, neurodivergence, ethnicity, ancestry, caste, military/uniformed service-member status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.