OST, Inc. · 6 days ago
Public Affairs / Strategic Communications Specialist
ORLANDO, FL 32826, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expOptimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence in Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services. The Public Affairs / Strategic Communications Specialist provides strategic communication and public affairs support to Government organizations, ensuring accurate and consistent messaging for internal and external audiences.
Information TechnologyManagement ConsultingService Industry
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Public Affairs / Strategic Communications Specialist provides strategic communication, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement support to Government organizations in support of mission objectives and organizational priorities. This role supports development, coordination, and execution of communication strategies that ensure accurate, timely, and consistent messaging for internal and external audiences
Responsibilities include planning and drafting strategic communications products such as talking points, briefings, press materials, internal communications, messaging frameworks, and leadership correspondence. The specialist ensures messaging aligns with Government policy, operational objectives, and approved guidance while supporting transparency and public awareness
The Public Affairs / Strategic Communications Specialist coordinates with Government leadership, program offices, public affairs officials, and subject matter experts to gather information, validate content, and ensure accuracy. The role supports review and clearance processes in accordance with Government public affairs and information release policies
Additional duties include supporting communication planning for events, initiatives, milestones, and organizational changes; developing visual and digital communication products as appropriate; monitoring communication effectiveness; and recommending improvements to enhance outreach and stakeholder engagement
All activities are performed in strict adherence to Government ethics rules, public affairs regulations, and SETA boundaries
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, English, Marketing, or a related discipline
Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting public affairs, strategic communications, or stakeholder engagement activities
Demonstrated experience with development of written and visual communication products
Demonstrated experience with supporting leadership messaging and briefings
Demonstrated experience with coordinating content review and approval processes
Demonstrated experience with communicating complex technical or programmatic information clearly
Active Secret Clearance
Must be authorized to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Preferred
Experience supporting DoD, Army, or Federal organizations
Familiarity with Government public affairs policies and clearance processes
Experience supporting executive-level communications
Experience with digital media, presentations, and visual communications tools
Benefits
Full benefits
Possible bonus potential based on merit and performance
Company
OST, Inc.
OST solves complex problems and overcomes challenges to deliver optimized, value-driven solutions that improve our customers’ business operations and advance their missions by building a great firm that attracts, develops, excites, and retains exceptional people.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marcus Collier
Chief Executive Officer
Nicholas Petrillo
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