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Public Affairs Officer

Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$101K/yr - $156K/yr

5+ years exp

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency is looking for a Public Affairs Officer to serve at the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies. The role involves advising on public affairs, managing media relationships, and developing communication strategies to enhance the organization's public image.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as principal advisor in matters pertaining to all aspects of public affairs

Analyzes issues and situations from a public affairs perspective and recommends appropriate courses of action

Develop and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists , and bloggers to secure positive media coverage

Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and talking points to ensure accurate representation of the organization

Respond to media inquiries, arrange interviews, and prepare spokespeople for media appearances

Develop speeches, articles, news releases, stories, radio/TV scripts, fact sheets, captions for photos, FAQ documents, and other written materials to reach broad audiences with diverse needs and levels of understanding to support the organization's public image

Develops a long term public affairs plan incorporating different mediums and methods of communication to include a podcast, video-clips, quick hit videos, etc

Provide analytics and narrative assessments for quarterly and annual reports

Qualification

Public Affairs StrategyMedia EngagementCrisis CommunicationCommunication MetricsStakeholder OutreachAnalytical SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Must be a U.S. citizen

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)

Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Work Schedule: Full Time

Overtime: Occasionally

Tour of Duty: Flexible

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives/PCS: MAY be authorized

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt

Financial Disclosure: Not Required

Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Planning and executing public affairs and communication programs to inform internal and external audiences about organizational missions, policies, programs, and initiatives

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: writing, editing, and coordinating a wide range of communication products, including press releases, talking points, speeches, fact sheets, web content, and social media posts

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: responding to media inquiries and coordinating interviews with subject-matter experts or senior leaders under established guidance

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: supporting crisis or sensitive communications by drafting timely, accurate messaging and ensuring consistency with organizational and departmental policies; applying knowledge of public affairs laws, regulations, ethics standards, and information release policies

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Leading and managing comprehensive public affairs and strategic communication programs for complex organizations or high-visibility initiatives

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: serving as senior advisor to executive leadership on communication strategy, media engagement, stakeholder outreach, and reputational risk

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: developing and executing long-term communication plans aligned with organizational goals, national priorities, and policy objectives; coordinating public affairs activities across internal offices, interagency partners, and external stakeholders

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: evaluating communication effectiveness using metrics and analytics to inform strategy and improve outcomes