Public Affairs Strategist: Community & Partner Engagement

Air Force Test Center; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Test Center on Edwards AFB seeks a Full-Time Public Affairs Specialist (NH-1035-03) to manage community and mission partner communications. You will serve as the base spokesperson, coordinate with industry and federal partners, and plan PA support for joint initiatives at the Edwards AFB Public Affairs Office.

The role requires handling inquiries, organizing events, and guiding media relations to highlight the wing’s contributions to national defense. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a graduate of the Defense Information School Public Affairs and Communication Strategy Qualification Course.
• Proven ability to coordinate multi-agency partnerships and executive councils.
• Experience guiding joint messaging with aerospace and federal defense partners.
• Strong skills in planning and executing multi-organization public affairs events.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary community and mission partner contact and spokesperson on Edwards AFB.
• Represent the base at community events and meetings.
• Provide timely responses to queries; coordinate responses for accuracy.
• Arrange base support including speakers, honor guard, flyovers, and displays.
• Coordinate installation visits, itineraries, and escorts (flightline).
• Maintain frequent contact with local community leaders to inform on base programs.
• Plan and develop communication programs highlighting wing contributions to the DoD mission.
• Write news releases, base site articles, fact sheets and other materials in journalistic style.

Skills

Public Affairs liaison

Executive council administration

Cross-organizational communication

Strategic communication planning

Education

DINFOS Public Affairs Certification

Job description

Air Force Test Center on Edwards AFB seeks a Full-Time Public Affairs Specialist (NH-1035-03) to manage community and mission partner communications. You will serve as the base spokesperson, coordinate with industry and federal partners, and plan PA support for joint initiatives at the Edwards AFB Public Affairs Office.

The role requires handling inquiries, organizing events, and guiding media relations to highlight the wing’s contributions to national defense. Travel up to 25% may be required.