Public Affairs Program Manager - FedWriters, Inc.

Overview:

Join our team as a Program Manager and support the United States Strategic Command Public Affairs Office (USSTRATCOM PAO) by developing public affairs (PA) plans and policies, executing strategic engagement efforts with local, regional, national and international media; establishing and developing the command’s brand, and accomplishing internal information programs to ensure the workforce is informed of key command activities.

 

FedWriters is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

 

Work Schedule and Location:

On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 7:30AM to 4:30PM at Offutt Air Force Base.

Responsibilities:

You will, in coordination with the USSTRATCOM PAO:

• Provide analysis and assessment of public affairs activities and program impacts on the information environment
• Integrate, coordinate, and facilitate assessment of the execution of PA strategies during peacetime, joint exercises and contingency operations
• Assist in recommending methods and facilitate assessment of the effectiveness of execution of social media capabilities during exercises and operations
• Support short-notice analysis of situations that can be addressed with PA processes and capabilities
• Maintain an awareness of the information environment and potential impacts to strategic deterrence
• Develop a digital media strategy in support of the command’s communication strategies, the Campaign Plan, and the Commander’s vision and intent
• Fully integrate the command’s digital media program into deliberate and contingency plans, recognizing that the task requires the synchronization and participation of key command communication stakeholders, including but not limited to:
  • USSTRACOM Commander & Deputy Commander
  • Chief of Staff
  • Commander’s Action Group (CAG)
  • Deterrence Messaging Working Group

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study 

• 5+ years of relevant experience 

• Secret clearance 

• United States citizenship 

• Proficiencyin all aspects of conducting Public Affairs, including a broad depth of understanding of news media activities, community outreach principles, public affairs planning, communication strategy development, and website and social media development and execution 

• Experience taking verbal concepts and rough plans to develop into actionable strategies for senior leaders 

• Formal training and/or education (Defense Information School or an industry certification) in Public Affairs concepts and techniques 

• Experience in developing near finished quality presentations or products from attendance at meetings or handwritten notes 

• Experience in digital media strategy and assessment, with the ability to independently research 

• Experience with reviewing and providing feedback on graphic arts 

• Experience with reviewing and providing feedback on video productions 

 

Desired: 

• TS/SCI clearance
• PMP certification
• Prior military service 

 

 

FedWriters is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Why Join Our Team:Pay Range (Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors):$ 98,000.00 - $ 113,000.00 /Yr.