Public Affairs Specialist, Journeyman - TS

DCS Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation, based in Dayton, OH, seeks a Public Affairs Specialist to support the C3BM division at Wright-Patterson AFB. The role focuses on strategic communications, outreach, and event planning to strengthen stakeholder engagement with government, industry, academia, and international partners.

The successful candidate will plan and execute high-visibility programs, manage press content, and contribute to major division initiatives while maintaining Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree with 12+ years experience; 3+ years in DoD.
• Extensive DoD public affairs, protocol, and event management experience.
• Excellent writing and communication skills for press releases, articles and speeches.
• Travel may be required.

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).
• Support 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

US Citizenship

Top Secret Clearance

DoD experience

Public affairs

Excellent writing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in related field

Job description

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Public Affairs Specialist providing 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