Public Affairs Specialist

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.

Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t-be-done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

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About The Role

Peraton is currently seeking to hire an experienced Public Affairs Specialist for the USCYBERCOM program located at Fort Meade, MD.

Responsibilities:

Support the planning and implementation of a comprehensive public affairs program for the Command.

Coordinate efforts to inform interested public, including other agencies, organizations, and Command personnel.

Write, edit, and prepare news releases and programs for press, radio, and television, as well as organize and layout publications and other informational materials, ensuring conformance to Command and Government guidelines.

Prepare responses to information requests on assigned programs from the news media, specialized groups, general public, local, state, and Federal elected officials, and special interest, community, and civic organizations.

Exhibit knowledge and application of a wide range of oral, written, social, and visual communications concepts, principles, policies, practices, methods, applications, techniques, standards, and trends.

Contribute substantively to the planning and implementation of a comprehensive public affairs program for the Command.

Independently coordinate efforts to inform interested public, including other agencies, organizations, and Command personnel.

Independently write, edit, and prepare information for release to the media, specialized groups, general public, Government officials, and other Government organizations.

Exhibit in-depth knowledge of and application of a wide range of oral, written, social, and visual communications concepts, principles, policies, practices, methods, applications, techniques, standards, and trends.

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Qualifications
Requirements:

Minimum six years of experience as a DOD Public Affairs Specialist.

Minimum of High School Diploma.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Excellent communication skills.

U.S. Citizenship required.

Active TS/SCI Poly.

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, including:

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.

Details

Target Salary Range: $86,000 – $138,000
This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, geographic location, and business or contract considerations.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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