Public Affairs / Media Communications Specialist

LinQuest is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Public Affairs / Media Communications Specialist to join a high-performing team supporting Headquarters Space Training and Readiness Command (HQ STARCOM).
An active TS//SCI clearance is MANDATORY.
In this role, you will provide professional, high-quality Public Affairs communication products (i.e., news releases, fact sheets, messaging, point papers, written media responses, etc.) to communicate HQ STARCOM activities to public and internal audiences.
A strong candidate will:

• Develop communication strategies and products to educate the public on STARCOM mission, priorities and accomplishments
• Prepare draft responses for media public queries and press releases
• Develop draft inputs/updates for the STARCOM HQ website and social media platforms with photos, videos, relevant stories and information
• Develop, write and edit media and outreach preparation packages for interviews / engagements
• Provide STARCOM HQ leadership critical communication advice and counsel
• Use high quality cameras to take and edit professional photos with software (e.g. Photoshop)
• Prepare and provide draft organizational publications with high quality photos for internal and external audiences
• Take and provide printed copies of official photos of STARCOM HQ members
• Provide high-resolution STARCOM focused edited photos
• Provide photo journalist capability and story-telling through imagery
• Create and edit videos and develop graphics and design for websites, social media, power point presentations, fact sheets and educational / outreach materials
• Capture broadcast quality videos utilizing microphones and audio recorders (e.g. Commander's Calls, Town halls)
• Provide basic live-stream video setup assistance (e.g. Zoom, Webex)
• Monitor and communicate news articles and critical events regarding USSF or STARCOM.
• Update the STARCOM mission brief using PowerPoint and PREZI software
• Develop, edit and print signs and pamphlets incorporating graphic design and pictures

Required Skills/Experience:

• An active TS//SCI clearance is required for this position; however, a Secret clearance may be considered
• 3+ years of experience with DoD Public Affairs, including providing Public Affairs advice to senior leaders, conducting media operations, or communication planning or implementation
• Experience with using social media tools and tactics
• Accustomed to professionally working with internal / external senior leaders, offices, and action officers.
• Experience with providing strategic advice, technical guidance, analysis and recommendations
• Ability to multi-task and produce high-quality products in a high-tempo, collaborative environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess excellent research, analysis, and data gathering skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliverables with minimal guidance

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Defense Information School (DINFOS) Public Affairs Qualification
• Experience with knowledge management, communications, and process improvement initiatives in a DoD or US government environment
• BA/BS degree in Communications, Public Affairs, or related field

Compensation:

• The salary for this position ranges from approximately $85,000 to $105,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Why LinQuest?
LinQuest Corporation has a stellar 40-year track record of providing end-to-end system-of-systems (SoS) architecture definition, engineering design, integration and test, and operations expertise to enable full lifecycle development and deployment of pre-eminent Space, Air, Land, Sea, Ground, and Cyberspace game-changing capabilities across US DOD and IC Customers' portfolios. Unique combination of in-depth domain knowledge, lessons learned-honed best practices, and mission-specific applications of principles, tools, and techniques of Digital Engineering (DE), DE Ecosystem (DEE), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) set LinQuest apart from the competition to consistently deliver stellar high-value results for our customers. LinQuest's corporate vision and values place the employee at the center of utmost customer satisfaction, strategic business growth, and tactical execution excellence. Our employees' creative and inspirational drive, sense of fulfillment of personal and professional growth, and tightknit camaraderie within and across lines of business are essential in gaining and maintaining exceptional LinQuest corporate-wide results of new business awards and renewed contracts.
Benefits:
LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)