Work Where it Matters

Tuvli, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Tuvli, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Tuvli provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Tuvli ensures that solutions are strictly aligned with agency processes and desired program outcomes while delivering the best value for technology investments.

As a Tuvli employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary:

Tuvli is looking for a Public Affairs Specialist to work on the DOS PESS Contract in Washington, DC.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implements public affairs strategies and programs in support of the Bureau’s strategic communications plans, goals, and objectives.

• Helps develop, support, and execute events, speaking engagements, social media contacts, and briefings on a wide spectrum of CSO work.

• Participates in the development of media outreach opportunities.

• Drafts, edits, and reviews press releases.

• Develops and contributes to public affairs content, including website content, social media, visual imagery, and marketing material content.

• Facilitates arrangements for interviews and outreach opportunities for Bureau officials.

• Conducts outreach to, coordinates with, or serves as liaison with CSO staff and State Department regional and functional bureaus, as well as the interagency, Congress, think tanks, academia, civil society, and the private sector.

• Researches and develops communication products (e.g., briefing memoranda, decision memoranda, media notes, etc.) on specific areas of the Assistant Secretary’s and Bureau principals’ vision, mission, strategies and plans.

• Ensures that communications reflect the involvement and interests of partner agencies. Identifies new media markets and tracks trends in media coverage of relevant issues, including fragile states, conflict prevention and response, and stabilization activities.

• Develops plans for domestic outreach to stakeholders.

• Coordinates with CPP/PA personnel to support all social media efforts.

• Serves as backup to the CPP/PA Public Affairs Officer and Social Media Specialist.

• Contributes to developing CSO’s Strategic Communications Plans, for scheduled and special events.

• Participates in CPP event planning and coordination for conferences, seminars, and forums.

• Generates new social media content, refines content from Bureau colleagues, and reposts from senior Department officials and media outlets to include video and written formats.

• Analyzes Bureau digital and social media efforts, studies and reports on trends, identifies approaches to best leverage and amplify CSO's virtual outreach.

• Serves as one of the primary points of contact for the Bureau’s engagements via digital platforms.

• Operates within the appropriate security level to apply and maintain all document markings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in the areas of communication, social media, public diplomacy, or other related field).

• Advanced knowledge of public affairs and communications strategies.

• At least four years of work history engaging in public affairs and/or business communications, occupied in at least 50 percent of associated professional roles and responsibilities.

• Extensive ability to use social media. Ability to use third-party social media management tools for reporting and analyzing engagement levels.

• Moderate- to high-level competence in Adobe Creative Suite or similar graphics/design production software.

• Demonstrated ability via portfolio to produce short, high quality videos for placement on social media.

• Familiarity with Creative Cloud Suite 2016 or similar software.

• Experience working within a team dynamic and/or working groups and leading group tasks.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite software.

• Active Secret clearance.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job: Program & Project Management

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Organization: Tuvli, LLC

Clearance: SECRET

Shift: Day Job

Work Type: On-Site

Req ID: TUV03089