Job Title: Public Relations Specialist

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about shaping organizational narratives and enhancing public perception? Join us as a Public Relations Specialist to drive impactful communications, outreach, and engagement initiatives. In this role, you'll identify strategic opportunities, nurture relationships with stakeholders, and develop innovative communication engagement programs. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and deliver compelling messages that resonate with diverse audiences, we want to hear from you.

This position is in support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federally Funded Research and Development Program Centers (FFRDC). The FFRDC mission is to advance technical and analytic capabilities to help keep America safe.

Responsibilities Include:

• Developing communication strategies, plans, campaigns, and outreach initiatives to enhance organizational visibility and engagement
• Conceptualizing, designing, and executing digital publications for delivery across multiple platforms, including web, mobile, social media, and intranet sites
• Providing data visualization support to create compelling and informative visual content
• Coordinating and facilitating timely communication and outreach efforts with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop targeted content strategies and implement innovative communication engagement programs
• Supporting the development of the virtual communications platform and other technological tools to enhance stakeholder communications
• Serving as the primary point of contact for communications and outreach efforts, liaising with internal and external partners
• Originating and refining communication guidance in accordance with prevailing DHS policies and templates
• Developing and producing visual presentations, including briefings, posters, newsletters, websites, and other communication materials
• Performing technical edits of documents to ensure accuracy and adherence to style guidelines
• Maintaining strategic communications repository and provide support for outreach inquiries

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Secret clearance
• 3 years of experience performing outreach-based activities and developing content for internal or external presentation or distribution
• Federal meeting and event planning experience and the ability to work collaboratively with key internal and external partners and stakeholders
• Knowledge in working within Adobe Creative Suite (or similar) and PowerPoint
• Strong ability to develop reports and briefing materials in various formats with minimal direction from federal staff
• Demonstrated outstanding written communication and presentation skills; organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities, flexibility, and adaptability in adjusting material development quickly and effectively

Desired:

• 5 years of experience performing outreach-based activities and developing content for internal or external presentation or distribution

Work Setting and Environment:

• Monday - Friday, normal working hours
• Work is to be performed remotely
• Must be able to report onsite in the DC area for meetings

How FedWriters Will Compensate and Appreciate You:

FedWriters offers team members the opportunity to gain a lasting impression in this fast-growing small business.

FedWriters provides a competitive package of salary and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a matching 401(k) program; generous Paid Time Off (PTO); STD; LTD; life insurance; and more!

FedWriters abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

FedWriters is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race; ethnicity; religion; gender; age; national origin; marital status; sexual orientation; gender identity; family responsibilities; matriculation; physical or mental disabilities; political affiliation; genetic information; status as a protected veteran; or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in applying for employment with FedWriters and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for the position, please call (703) 872-7848. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis. FedWriters is a federal contractor seeking veteran referrals.