Public Affairs Support Specialist

Fortis Industries, Inc. DBA - LTS, Inc.; Linthicum (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Industries, Inc. DBA - LTS, Inc. is seeking a Public Affairs Support Specialist to provide comprehensive writing and strategic communications support for mission-specific plans.

The role focuses on producing news releases, one-pagers, and media-ready content, plus briefing and talking points for leadership. The ideal candidate holds an active Secret clearance, has 8+ years of professional writing experience within the federal government contracting space, and possesses a relevant

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional writing experience, including federal government contracting experience.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Draft news releases, one-pagers, talking points, and content for media, websites and newsletters.
• Prepare content for interviews and briefings for DCSA and DSCA leaders.
• Develop and update mission briefing materials for different audiences.
• Draft materials for congressional engagements and media interviews.

Skills

Professional writing

Federal contracting experience

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations

Job description

Public Affairs Support Specialist

The contractor shall provide Public Affairs and Strategic Communications Support Services in direct support of mission-specific strategic communication plans, and communication products to support implementation. These products include news releases, one-pagers, content for social media and websites, briefing materials for different audiences, interview prep materials, talking points, content for newsletters, correspondence, to include but not limited to, draft emails, appreciation letters, invitations, and other content as needed. The contractor shall review and modernize existing materials, including organizational briefings on COR direction.

The contractor shall provide the following in support for the mission-specific strategic plans:

• Drafting communications materials such as news releases, one-pagers, job aids, and other content to be used in multiple channels—media, website, social media, etc.
• Maintaining mission-specific briefing materials to be used and updated for various audiences in each mission strategic plan.
• Preparing content for interviews for DCSA spokespersons.
• Drafting talking points for DCSA leaders.
• Preparing DSCA leaders for media interviews and congressional engagements.
• Developing and drafting content for newsletters or issuances for all mission areas highlighting areas of change and transformation.

Job Requirements

• Must have an active Secret level security clearance.
• Must have 8 years of professional writing experience and federal government contracting experience.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or another related field.
• Must be able to be in office on Wednesdays in Linthicum, Maryland and any other day needed. (The other days will allow telework.)

PCI Federal (PCIF) and its subsidiaries are an equal‑opportunity employer. PCIF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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