Strategic Communications Specialist (Hybrid) for DoD/NAVAIR

AVIAN LLC; Patuxent Highland (MD); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

AVIAN LLC seeks a Journeyman Strategic Communications Specialist to support a Naval Air Systems Command program. You will join a team delivering strategic communications and multimedia products for internal and external audiences using a broad range of tools.

The candidate will work with AVIAN’s creative professionals across communications, graphic design, and multimedia production. Travel may be required in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field.
• 3–10 years of combined experience performing duties listed in responsibilities.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance; US citizenship required.
• Two years of experience supporting NAVAIR is preferred.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft 365 apps is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce internal and external stakeholder communications using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Coordinate with Program Executive Office public affairs to facilitate communications among media, squadrons, industry partners and agencies.
• Assist with writing in AP style and government guidelines—articles, briefs, press releases, talking points, social posts.
• Support public relations activities including media training, event planning and protocol tasks.
• Design multimedia graphics: infographics, logos, publications; edit photos and layouts.
• Experience with MS Forms, Planner, SharePoint and Power Automate is a plus.
• Ability to travel occasionally; hybrid work model.

Skills

Public relations

Graphic design

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Multimedia production

Education

BA/BS in Communications/PR/Journalism

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Power Automate

Planner

Forms

Job description

AVIAN LLC seeks a Journeyman Strategic Communications Specialist to support a Naval Air Systems Command program. You will join a team delivering strategic communications and multimedia products for internal and external audiences using a broad range of tools.

The candidate will work with AVIAN’s creative professionals across communications, graphic design, and multimedia production. Travel may be required in a hybrid work environment.