Public Affairs Communication Specialist at Scientific Research Corporation

Alexandria, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communications, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, Content Development, Social Media, Press Releases, Logistics Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Time Management, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Planning, Organizational Skills, Military Experience, Department of War Familiarity, Fast-Paced Environment

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

Description SRC is seeking a Public Affairs Communication Specialist to support high-visibility programs for our Department of War (DoW) customer in Alexandria, VA. Duties may include the following: Communicating internally with the project team, including industry performers Communicating externally with stakeholders including Military Services, test ranges, and acquisition programs Acting as a liaison for internal and external stakeholders to ensure aligned messaging, coordinate logistics, and facilitate communications during events Developing and implementing strategic communications plans and public affairs guides (PAG) Developing website and/or social media content, press releases, responses to inquiries, etc. Working and coordinating approvals for public release within the project team and up the Department approval chain #LI-HK1 Requirements 10+ years of experience in communications 5+ years of experience in DoW communications and/or DoW public affairs Experience working at the Pentagon Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Experience drafting, editing, publishing, coordinating, and distributing public affairs content including press releases and website/social media content Experience developing content for new technology and weapon systems Experience working with a wide range of contributors including engineers, subject matter experts, functional teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Familiarity with Department of War style guides Ability to travel up to 50% Active Secret Clearance Desired Skills Military Assistant and/or military Public Affairs Officer experience Clearance Information SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL Travel Requirements Up to 50% travel About Us Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients. SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. EEO Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact jobs@scires.com for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Responsibilities

The Public Affairs Communication Specialist will communicate internally with project teams and externally with stakeholders, acting as a liaison to ensure aligned messaging. They will also develop and implement strategic communications plans and create content for various platforms.