Secret-Cleared Public Affairs Specialist

Army National Guard Units; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Army National Guard - Title 32 excepted service position is located at CSAR, Johnston, IA. The Public Affairs Specialist (GS-1035-9) develops news releases, coordinates with media, and engages with audiences about Guard activities.

Education substitution is required (Master's or 2 years of graduate study). Applicants must meet criteria and may need a Secret clearance; pay range is posted as $62,223–$80,895 per year. Applications close 2026-10-23.

Qualifications

• Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
• To receive credit for education, you must provide college transcripts to support your educational claims.

Responsibilities

• Develops news releases and feature articles describing Guard sponsored activities or events.
• Distributes these to local and national print and broadcast media representatives.
• Responds orally and in writing to requests for information from Guard members, member associations, external audiences or special interest groups.
• Coordinates data release with a senior Public Affairs Specialist.
• Evaluates local media programming to identify potential public relation issues and advises management.
• Gathers data on public reaction to communication campaigns for analyses and evaluation.
• Prepares and disseminates news releases and feature articles to the media for print.
• Selects and incorporates photographs and film footage into releases to visually enhance the message.

Education

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree / 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

Job description

The Iowa Army National Guard - Title 32 excepted service position is located at CSAR, Johnston, IA. The Public Affairs Specialist (GS-1035-9) develops news releases, coordinates with media, and engages with audiences about Guard activities.

Education substitution is required (Master's or 2 years of graduate study). Applicants must meet criteria and may need a Secret clearance; pay range is posted as $62,223–$80,895 per year. Applications close 2026-10-23.