Public Affairs Officer Mid

## Salary Range
**$124,000.00 to $148,800.00 Annually**

## Public Affairs Officer – Mid

TULK is a boutique strategic technology and management consulting firm supporting U.S. Federal Government, Defense, Intelligence Community, and National Security customers. Our cleared teams help mission organizations operate, communicate, analyze, plan, and execute in dynamic environments.

TULK offers a tailored benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; flexible work schedules where permitted by the customer; performance and referral bonuses; technology support; tuition reimbursement; 401(k); and professional development support.

## About the Work

The Public Affairs Officer – Mid is a public affairs professional responsible for producing internal and external news and information products about the agency and its mission. This mid-level role executes key tasks across multiple functional areas, including news and media relations, digital media, community outreach, strategic communications, and internal and external engagements. The incumbent ensures the agency’s messaging is consistently and effectively delivered to the public, media, and key stakeholders, while also beginning to take on project coordination and strategic support duties.

## Your Duties

**Content Development & Execution:**
Develop, execute, and publish a high volume of public affairs deliverables written in AP Style with minimal errors. Products include articles, newsletters, social media content, podcast productions, website content, daily news clips, communication plans, video concepts, and video scripts.

**Media Relations & Strategy:**
Manage media activities, including developing talking points, preparing staff for media engagements, writing news releases, and proactively pitching stories. Track and report on media metrics and performance.

**Digital Media Management:**
Create tailored content for various social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X/Twitter, etc.). Conduct trend research, develop content schedules, and provide detailed analytics on social media and website performance (NGA.mil). Provide photojournalist products for both social media and public-facing websites.

**Strategic Communications:**
Lead communications planning and product development for key agency initiatives, including strategic objectives and workforce development. Ensure all public-facing information—such as senior leader bios and organizational charts—is accurate and up to date.

**Outreach & Event Support:**
Provide public affairs support for external conferences, academic outreach, and community relations events. Support the agency’s distinguished speaker program and manage public inquiries received via phone or email. Responsibilities include developing informal materials for a variety of audiences (industry, academia, leadership, and DoD/IC stakeholders), measurement and follow-up, and analysis.

Prepare event-specific NGA presentations, briefing books, slick sheets, brochures, handouts, and agendas. Plan, coordinate, and execute high-level external events and campaigns. Provide support for visit dry runs, read-ahead materials, prep packages, placemats, presentations, and briefing materials. All planning must be completed three (3) business days prior to the event.

Provide both formal and informal briefings to visiting groups and individuals, including NGA museum tours. Respond to requests for advice and assistance related to community outreach procedures. Ensure responses are coordinated and maintain appropriate confidentiality.

Track and manage external speaking engagements for NGA personnel (EXCOM and non-EXCOM), including:

– Maintaining internal databases
– Coordinating necessary intake forms
– Coordinating with the Office of General Counsel (Ethics) and component-level communication teams
– Responding to invitations within 24 hours
– Conducting thorough planning and research to ensure all arrangements are tailored to each event
– Coordinating with appropriate individuals for site and facility selection
– Serving as an escort for the duration of scheduled events
– Coordinating accommodations, meeting space, audio-visual needs, VIP rooms, billeting, and group movements
– Providing on-site logistical support, including site preparation

**Engagement:**
Support high-level military and civilian, foreign and domestic visits, functions, ceremonies, and special events hosted by NGA leadership. Prepare visit-specific NGA presentations, briefing books, slick sheets, and agendas. Manage visit dry runs, read-ahead materials, prep packages, placemats, presentations, and briefing materials. Planning must be completed three (3) business days prior to the event.

Track and manage internal and external engagements for NGA Senior Leadership, including schedules, agendas, and planning materials. Provide both formal and informal briefings to visiting groups and individuals, including NGA museum tours.

Support the Geospatial Intelligence Hall of Fame Award Program, including:

– Publicizing the call for nominations on internal and external platforms
– Processing and consolidating nomination packages
– Submitting a slate of candidates to the Hall of Fame Selection Board
– Reviewing potential inductees and coordinating IG review
– Serving as Secretary to the Hall of Fame Selection Board
– Planning, publicizing, and overseeing the annual awards program

**Internal Collaboration & Oversight:**
Provide copy editing and quality assurance for public affairs products. Support the monthly government agency communicators meeting and assist with tracking and maintaining media and public affairs logs.

## Required Skills and Experience

– U.S. citizenship is required.
– An active TS/SCI security clearance is required. Some positions may require additional accesses, SCI eligibility, or successful completion of a Counterintelligence-scope polygraph.
– **Education:** Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field. Completion of formal DoD public affairs training (Defense Information School coursework) preferred.
– **Experience:** Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in public affairs, public relations, or journalism. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 8+ years of direct public affairs or journalism experience.
– **Media Engagement:** Experience drafting press materials and responding to routine inquiries.
– **Content Creation:** Ability to write and produce content for websites, social media, and internal communications.
– **Event Support:** Experience coordinating or supporting logistics for public events, meetings, or conferences.
– **Interpersonal Skills:** Ability to build effective working relationships with internal colleagues and community partners.
– Ability to work independently while also functioning as a collaborative and reliable team member.
– **Social Media Management:** Proficiency in managing professional social media accounts and using them to engage audiences.
– **Written and Verbal Communication:** Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills; ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible language.
– **Project Coordination:** Experience managing smaller projects from start to finish, coordinating with multiple stakeholders to meet deadlines.
– **Adaptability:** Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond effectively to shifting priorities and time-sensitive requests.

## What We Value

– Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion in support of national security missions.
– Strong communication, organization, and follow-through.
– Ability to work independently and collaboratively with government, contractor, and mission partners.
– A practical, mission-focused approach to solving problems and improving outcomes.

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