Communications Public Affairs Specialist

Job Number: R0238066 Communications Public Affairs Specialist

The Opportunity:

The key to an organization's growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and objectives. As a communications and public affairs team member, you know how to inform and engage key audiences and align strategic messaging. We are looking for an experienced public affairs specialist to plan communications for bilateral and multi-lateral exercises in the Indo‑Pacific theater of operations.

As a public affairs specialist supporting exercises, you will design and develop communication plans by analyzing the environment, setting goals and objectives, defining resource requirements and communication framework development, and aligning the accompanying Public Affairs Guidance. You will travel to allied countries and coordinate with U.S. embassies, foreign media, and other governmental and non‑governmental organizations to ensure messages reach the audiences that matter.

• 5+ years of experience creating strategic communication plans or products, weekly activity reports, senior leader briefings, talking points, and media engagement strategies
• 5+ years of experience working with the Department of War's public affairs and communication planning
• Experience with the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and exercise planning processes and methodologies
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, to create professional and impactful communication materials
• Knowledge of public affairs products such as public affairs guidance, production plans, and press releases
• Ability to design and implement communication frameworks that align with operational goals and exercise objectives
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment, and engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

• Experience supporting the Department of War in the Indo‑Pacific Theater of Operations, including with exercise planning and execution
• Experience creating content that adheres to the Associated Press Stylebook
• Possession of strong interpersonal skills
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, English, Marketing, or a related field

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;
Secret clearance is required.