Public Affairs Specialist

MDW Associates is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist for the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) Headquarters - External Affairs Office at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The RCCTO organization is comprised 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 RCCTO 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 Experience:

• 5+ years direct related experience in Public/Strategic Communications
• Familiarity with military Public Affairs and/or military strategic communications
• Maintained 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.

Required Skills:

• 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

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

Education Requirement/Required Years of Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related communications field such as marketing, journalism, or Public Affairs or two years of experience in lieu of degree.

Clearance Requirement(s):

• Candidates for this position must currently have an Active US DoD Secret Clearance (or higher)

Required Travel: 25%
Company Description
Incorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in Washington, DC with offices in Huntsville, AL. We provide Federal government clients with consulting, management services, advisory and assistance services, decision support, strategic planning, process planning and improvement, task execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments, exceptional analysis, prudent advice, direct communication, and hard work.
Our core capabilities include:

• Strategic Planning
• Cost Estimating
• Budget Programming and Justification
• Budget Execution
• Acquisition Management
• Financial Systems Support & Integration

MDW Associates, LLC ("MDW") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented, ethical, and entrepreneurial-minded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.
Additional Information
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees, including but not limited to:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
• Retirement/401(k)
• Flexible Leave Policy

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.