Public Affairs Specialist, Journeyman - TS

RPMGlobal; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RPMGlobal is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to support the C3BM division at Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH. The role focuses on strategic communications, public affairs, outreach, and event planning, managing content and coordinating high-visibility events with government leads and stakeholders.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, TS/SCI eligibility, and 12 years of related experience with at least 3 years in the DoD, plus extensive DoD public affairs and written communications

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to sensitive customer-related requirements.
• Top Secret level clearance with current SCI eligibility is required.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience with at least 3 years in the DoD.
• Extensive experience in DoD public affairs, protocol, and event management.
• Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to produce press releases, news articles, and speeches.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage events, outreach programs, campaigns, ceremonies, and assignments.
• Manage message content to ensure consistency across the division.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute special events (e.g., ceremonies, official visits), ensuring all required activities are completed and aligned with the government lead and stakeholders.
• Support all division conference exhibit activities.
• Contribute to division strategic initiatives, including drafting press releases and articles, developing communications strategies, and leading strategic design for major events and conferences.
• Coordinate community and stakeholder relations and lead execution of the division’s strategic community outreach plan to stakeholders, including industry, Congress, academia, and international organizations.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Public affairs

DoD knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field

Job description

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Public Affairs Specialistproviding support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).

Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM’s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.

The Public Affairs Specialist will support the planning and execution of strategic programs. This role encompasses strategic communications, public affairs, outreach, and event planning. The specialist will manage communications content, coordinate high-visibility events, and strengthen stakeholder engagement across government, industry, academia, and international partners.

This is a Full-Time position located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support and manage events, outreach programs, campaigns, ceremonies, and assignments.
• Manage message content to ensure consistency across the division.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute special events (e.g., ceremonies, official visits), ensuring all required activities are completed and aligned with the government lead and stakeholders.
• Support all division conference exhibit activities.
• Contribute to division strategic initiatives, including drafting press releases and articles, developing communications strategies, and leading strategic design for major events and conferences.
• Coordinate community and stakeholder relations and lead execution of the division’s strategic community outreach plan to stakeholders, including industry, Congress, academia, and international organizations.

Required Skills:

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance with current SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience with at least 3 years working in the DoD
• Extensive experience in DoD public affairs, protocol, and event management.
• Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to produce press releases, news articles, and speeches across multiple media.
• Knowledge of agency program planning, funding, and management information systems.
• Travel may be required at the discretion of the customer