Peraton · 1 month ago
Public Affairs Specialist
Fort Meade, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $138K/yr
6+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. The Public Affairs Specialist will support the planning and implementation of a comprehensive public affairs program for the Command, coordinating efforts to inform the public and preparing communications materials for various media outlets.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supports the planning and implementation of a comprehensive public affairs program for the Command
Coordinates efforts to inform interested public, to include other agencies, organizations, and Command personnel
Writes, edits, and prepares news release and programs for press, radio, and television as well as the organization and layout of publications and other informational material used in the public affairs program, ensuring conformation to Command and Government guidelines
Prepares responses to information requests on assigned programs from the news media, specialized groups, and/or general public; local, state, and Federal elected officials; and special interest groups, community, and civic organizations
Exhibits knowledge and application of a wide range of oral, written, social, visual communications concepts, principles, policies, practices, methods, applications, techniques, standards, and trends
Contributes substantively to the planning and implementation of a comprehensive public affairs program for the Command
With no guidance, coordinates efforts to inform interested public, to include other agencies, organizations, and Command personnel
With no guidance, writes, edits, and prepares information for release to the media, specialized groups, general public, Government officials, and other Government organizations
Exhibits in-depth knowledge of and application of a wide range of oral, written, social, visual communications concepts, principles, policies, practices, methods, applications, techniques, standards, and trends
Qualification
Required
Minimum six years of experience as a DOD Public Affairs Specialist
Minimum of High School Diploma
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communications skills
US Citizenship required
Active TS/SCI Poly
Benefits
Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents
25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
Participation in an attractive bonus plan
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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