Public Affairs Specialist (Job Id: 2953)

Public Affairs Specialist
Final offer is contingent upon meeting customer's tasking requirements.
Purpose:

• Hill Technical Solutions (HTS), a division of Valkyrie Enterprises, is looking for a Public AffairsSpecialist in Huntsville, AL.

Job Description:

• Primary duty is to serve as a Public Affairs Specialist for the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) Headquarters - External Affairs Office at Redstone Arsenal, Ala. The RCCTO 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 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.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a related communications field such as marketing, journalism, or Public Affairs; 2 years of experience may be substituted for one year of education requirements.
• Must have at least 5 years direct related experience in Public/Strategic Communications.
• Must be familiar with military Public Affairs and/or military strategic communications.
• Must maintain 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.
• Must be able to demonstrate 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.
• Must have 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.
• Must have experience in planning, preparing, and executing basic and complex engagements with news media organizations, elected officials, stakeholders, and other audiences.
• Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.).
• Must have proficiency in SharePoint, Sprinklr.
• Must have proficiency in managing social media sites and creating content for external websites.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prefer OPSEC Qualified candidate.
• Prefer DINFOS Qualified candidate.
• Excellent verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills preferred.
• Strong attention to detail preferred.
• Flexible and positive attitude in the face of challenges and ambiguity preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize important, competing tasks and information preferred.
• Accountability for results and deadlines preferred.
• Ability to take the initiative on customer support preferred.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines preferred.
• Self-starter that needs little direction/guidance on what next steps are required with projects preferred.

Security Requirements:

• Must have an Active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to maintain that clearance.
• Active TS/SCI preferred.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional Travel; 20% or less.
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id ).

Physical Requirements:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Valkyrie Enterprises, and its family of companies, is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).