PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Position Description

You will serve as a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST in the COMMAND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV. The incumbent will act as a primary communication advisor for both the NAWCAD Commander and Executive Director, overseeing the implementation of Command-level Communications, encompassing both internal and external communication channels. The duty location of this position is Patuxent River, MD.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

• You will conduct or assist in NAWCAD’s overall public affairs program, which consists of public information, internal information, and community relations.
• You will plan and execute strategic communication efforts, while collaborating with senior leadership to shape and disseminate key messages, including mission and vision statements, strategies, and communication plans.
• You will develop public affairs related products to convey long-term assigned program/project vision and objectives, while incorporating input from senior leadership (e.g. managers, supervisors, etc.).
• You will recognize interests that could impact communication efforts, such as budgetary concerns and program initiatives, while staying abreast of relevant media coverage and actions.
• You will assess the effectiveness of communication resources by continuously refining and monitoring communication plans to ensure alignment with overarching agency goals and messages.
• You will provide counsel to the Commander and senior staff members on all matters related to public affairs.
• You will respond to news media as an official command spokesman.
• You will clear and release scientific and technical information in support of the public affairs program.
• You will accomplish other duties as assigned.

Minimum Salary

139395.0

Maximum Salary

191900.0