Senior Public Affairs Strategist — DoW Communications

Scientific Research Corporation; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) seeks a Public Affairs Communication Specialist to support a DoW customer in Alexandria, VA. Responsibilities include internal/external communications, developing strategic plans, and drafting press releases and social content.

The role requires 10+ years in communications, DoW/public affairs experience, and ability to work with engineers, leadership, and external stakeholders. Travel up to 10% and an active Secret Clearance are expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in communications.
• 5+ years in DoW communications/public affairs.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience developing strategic communications plans and public affairs guidance.
• Experience drafting, editing, publishing, coordinating, and distributing public affairs content including press releases and website/social media content.
• Experience researching and developing content for emerging technology and weapon systems.
• Experience collaborating with engineers, subject matter experts, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with Department of War style guides.
• Military Assistant/public affairs officer experience a plus.
• Experience working at the Pentagon a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Communicating internally with the project team.
• Communicating externally with stakeholders including Military Services, other DoW organizations, and industry performers.
• Developing and implementing strategic communications plans and public affairs guidance.
• Developing website and/or social media content, press releases, etc.
• Acting as a liaison for internal and external stakeholders to ensure aligned messaging and coordinate communications.
• Coordinating and tracking approvals for public release within the project team and up the Department approval chain.
• Other public affairs / communications duties as required.

Skills

Public affairs

Communications

Strategic planning

Written communication

Oral communication

Team coordination

Travel readiness

Security clearance

DoW knowledge

Job description

Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) seeks a Public Affairs Communication Specialist to support a DoW customer in Alexandria, VA. Responsibilities include internal/external communications, developing strategic plans, and drafting press releases and social content.

The role requires 10+ years in communications, DoW/public affairs experience, and ability to work with engineers, leadership, and external stakeholders. Travel up to 10% and an active Secret Clearance are expected.