Public Affairs Specialist

Key to an organization’s growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and objectives. As a communications and public affairs professional, you will design, develop, produce, and advise on a variety of internal and external communication materials and media. Your work will closely impact the development of creative solutions to complex problems, shaping and nurturing relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients to create engaging content that informs the workforce.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic communication plans and products, including news articles, workforce messages, weekly activity reports, briefings, and talking points
• Author news articles, talking points, newsletters, website content, and workforce messages
• Create engaging content using tools like PowerPoint, Web Press, and Outlook
• Collaborate on all aspects of oral and written communications to inform key audiences through words, images, and sound
• Work individually and in a team environment, engaging with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Ensure products are clear, concise, accurate, and free from grammatical errors

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience creating strategic communication plans or products, including news articles, workforce messages, weekly activity reports, briefings, and talking points
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment, and engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strict attention to detail to ensure accuracy and clarity in communication products
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience with communications, or Master's degree and 4+ years of experience with communications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the Intelligence Community or the Department of Defense
• Experience creating content that adheres to the AP Stylebook
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, English, Marketing, or a related field

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of company 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.

Pay

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, and contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Work models may include remote, hybrid, or onsite expectations:

• Remote: Occasional in-person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility may be required.
• Hybrid: Frequent work from a Booz Allen facility, with potential visits to customer facilities as needed.
• Onsite: Work primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, collaborating directly with colleagues and customers.