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. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

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

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

Coordinates efforts to inform interested public, to include other agencies, organizations, and Command personnel

Writes, edits, and prepares news release and programs for press, radio, and television as well as the organization and layout of publications and other informational material used in the public affairs program, ensuring conformation to Command and Government guidelines

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

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

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

With no guidance, coordinates efforts to inform interested public, to include other agencies, organizations, and Command personnel

With no guidance, writes, edits, and prepares information for release to the media, specialized groups, general public, Government officials, and other Government organizations

Exhibits in-depth knowledge of and application of a wide range of oral, written, social, 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 communications skills.

US Citizenship required

Active TS/SCI Poly

⭐ Benefits
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and 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, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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