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SalaryPeopleTec is currently seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to support our Huntsville, AL location.
PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned company with a generous benefits package that is unmatched among our peers. Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), generous 401K, full heath/dental/life/vision insurance benefits, challenging assignments, educational reimbursement, competitive salaries, and work environment combine to make PeopleTec a great place to work all while creating your own career path!
Primary duty is to serve as a Public Affairs Specialist for an Army Headquarters – External Affairs Office at Redstone Arsenal, Ala. This Army organization is compiled of Military, Government Civilian, and DoD contractor personnel focused on the rapid acquisition and development of emerging technologies. 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.
Qualifications:Required Skills/Experience:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.
- 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
- Travel 25%
- Excellent verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Flexible and positive attitude in the face of challenges and ambiguity
- 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
- Works efficiently with a team
- 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
- 5+ years direct related experience in Public/Strategic Communications
- Bachelor’s 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
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
***Estimated time to Hire: April 30th 2024***
PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.
Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.
Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.
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EEO Statement
PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, applicationhelp@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
