Public Relations Specialist

Navira Federal; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Company-provided life insurance

Long-Term Disability insurance

Supplemental coverage options

Paid time off and Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Navira Federal, LLC is seeking a Public Relations Specialist to support the Hospital Communications Department at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. This on-site role involves planning and executing public relations and command information work, managing projects from plan to delivery.

Responsibilities include developing strategies, writing materials, coordinating media relations, monitoring campaigns, planning events, and supporting crisis communications with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, project management or a related field.
• 5 or more years of experience in public affairs, project management, or a combination of both.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment, with strong prioritization and time management.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software and with digital communication tools.
• Knowledge of strategic communication methods, and skill in building cooperative relationships with organizations on and off the installation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out public affairs strategies and communication plans that produce measurable results.
• Write and edit press releases, talking points, newsletters, speeches and briefings.
• Coordinate media relations: respond to inquiries, arrange and moderate interviews, and maintain relationships with media outlets.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze the effectiveness of public affairs campaigns.
• Plan and run events such as press conferences, media briefings and community engagement activities.
• Support leadership with crisis communication plans, and update website and social media content.

Skills

Public relations

Strategic communication

Project management

Crisis communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/public relations/project management

Tools

Project management software

Job description

About the position

Navira Federal, LLC is a small business federal contractor. We are recruiting a Public Relations Specialist for a proposed contract supporting the Hospital Communications Department at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. You will plan and run public relations and command information work for the medical center and manage communication projects from plan to delivery.

What you will do

• Develop and carry out public affairs strategies and communication plans that produce measurable results.
• Write and edit press releases, talking points, newsletters, speeches and briefings.
• Coordinate media relations: respond to inquiries, arrange and moderate interviews, and maintain relationships with media outlets.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze the effectiveness of public affairs campaigns.
• Plan and run events such as press conferences, media briefings and community engagement activities.
• Support leadership with crisis communication plans, and update website and social media content.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, project management or a related field.
• 5 or more years of experience in public affairs, project management, or a combination of both.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment, with strong prioritization and time management.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software and with digital communication tools.
• Knowledge of strategic communication methods, and skill in building cooperative relationships with organizations on and off the installation.

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with healthcare systems or military communications.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Work location and schedule

On site, full time, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, 8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20889. Monday through Friday during normal business hours (about 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), except federal holidays. Occasional support outside normal hours may be needed for events or emergencies. This position is not remote or hybrid.

Pay and benefits

Pay range: $115,000 to $145,000 per year. The salary offered within this range will depend on factors such as experience, skills and qualifications for the role.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company-provided life insurance
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Access to optional supplemental coverage, such as accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance and additional life insurance
• Paid time off and Paid holidays
• 401(k)

Conditions of employment

• This position depends on Navira Federal receiving the Government contract that funds it. The contract is expected to start December 1, 2026.
• After a conditional offer of employment, you will need to: complete a Government background investigation (SF 85 or SF 86) for a position designated Tier II, non-critical sensitive, and receive a favorable determination; obtain a Common Access Card (CAC); sign a Defense Health Agency nondisclosure agreement (DHA Form 49); and complete required security awareness and HIPAA training.
• Before your start date, you will need to provide proof of the immunizations and TB screening the medical center requires for contractor staff (for example, TB testing and risk assessment, MMR, Tdap, influenza and hepatitis B).
• Security clearance: you do not need a clearance to apply, and an active Secret clearance is a plus. The Government may require Secret clearance eligibility for these positions. If it does, we will tell you before any offer.

Equal employment opportunity

Navira Federal, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, for pregnancy-related limitations, and for sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law. Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request an accommodation during the application or interview process, contact [e-mail]

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