Communications and Public Affairs Specialist

Communications and Public Affairs Specialist

The Opportunity:

The key to an organization’s growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents its mission, values, and objectives. As a communications professional, you bring the knowledge and skills necessary to inform and engage key audiences and successfully promote an organization and the important work that they do. We’re looking for an experienced communications specialist like you who is ready to use their communications and creative skills in support of a Department of Defense client.

Here, you’ll grow your consulting skills to design, develop, produce, and consult on a variety of internal and external communication materials and media that supports the Department of Defense and its mission to prevent harmful behaviors within the military community.

As a communications specialist on our team, you’ll closely impact the development of creative strategic communications solutions to a variety of problems of moderate or difficult scope and complexity. You'll collaborate and build relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients, and interact with senior leaders in the department. As a collaborator on all aspects of verbal and written communications, you’ll help with outreach and engagement, and you'll create materials such as talking points, speeches, media responses, press releases, briefing cards, slide decks, slick sheets, websites, and social media content calendars.

Work with us as we create, design, and produce outstanding communications content and deliver solutions to change the lives of the military community for the better.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or marketing
• Experience in a DoD or government organization public affairs shop creating communication materials for military audiences, including senior leaders
• Experience with traditional media publications or responding to media or journalists on behalf of a large organization
• Ability to foster relationships with key stakeholders, including internal Department of Defense leadership and service members
• Ability to develop and execute comprehensive strategic communication plans to enhance visibility, favorability, and community engagement
• Ability to clearly and accurately convey messages in a fast-paced environment
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a Communications or Marketing field

Nice If You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with government consulting
• 3+ years of experience in Public Affairs
• Experience with conference and event planning and coordination
• Experience tracking, measuring, and analyzing effectiveness of communication efforts
• Experience with legal, regulatory, or congressional processes
• Experience with graphic design, including Adobe InDesign or Illustrator
• Possession of excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communications skills
• Possession of excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail for high-visibility deliverables

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $54,000.00 to $123,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.