Public Affairs Specialist

Summary
DAS Services is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to support an Army customer at Redstone Arsenal, AL.
Responsibilities

• The Public Affairs Specialist reports directly to the External Affairs Office lead and is responsible for communicating information through verbal, written and electronic media to convey key strategic messages for the organization.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Active Secret Clearance
• Required Travel: 25%
• Bachelors Degree in a related communications field such as marketing, journalism, or Public Affairs; two years of experience may be substituted for one year of education requirements
• 5+ years direct related experience in Public/Strategic Communications
• Excellent verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills . Strong attention to detail . Flexible and positive attitude in the face of challenges and ambiguity. Works efficiently with a team
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize important, competing tasks and information
• Accountability for results and deadlines
• Ability to take the initiative on customer support
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines
• Self-starter that needs little direction/guidance on what next steps are required with projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc)
• Proficiency in SharePoint, Sprinklr
• Proficiency in managing social media sites and creating content for external websites
• Familiarity with military Public Affairs and/or military strategic communications
• Maintains knowledge of a full range of communication channels, methods, and techniques including print/broadcast media, social media, presentations, and other products/avenues that convey information.
• Demonstrated experience in writing and editing for news releases, news stories, fact sheets, speeches, presentations, talking points, and proofreading publicly releasable articles consistent with AP style ensuring proper use of English grammar and spelling is accurate
• Experience creating content for SharePoint, external websites, and social media sites (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.) while utilizing a social media manager such as Sprinklr
• Experience in planning, preparing, and executing basic and complex engagements with news media organizations, elected officials, stakeholders, and other audiences

Desired Skills

• Active TS/SCI preferred
• Experience in an acquisition organization is a plus
• Senior level relevant experience preferred
• OPSEC Qualified preferred
• DINFOS Qualified preferred

About DAS: Defense Acquisition Support Services is a Women Owned Small Business focused on hiring the very best people in Defense Contracting. As a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) focused organization, we partner with the government to help them achieve Mission Success. Established in 2007, we have remained People Focused and understand the secret to organizational success is the team. Our People Focused approach enables us to hire, retain, and help our teammates succeed and assist them by providing the very best possible support available to our government customers.
The DAS Culture: We are People Focused. Each team member gets an employee concierge who is charged with helping ensure personal and professional success for our people. We care and try to help people find the right fit so they can find happiness, development, and a rewarding career. We succeed by helping you succeed.
DAS Benefits: We provide real benefits for our team that includes:

• Free Health Care from Aetna
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Employer Paid Group Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Professional Development Training