Public Affairs Specialist

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to support the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) in Dayton, OH.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of strategic programs, including strategic communications, public affairs, outreach, and event planning.
• Manage communications content, coordinate high-visibility events, and strengthen stakeholder engagement across government, industry, academia, and international partners.
• Manage message content to ensure consistency across the division.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute special events (e.g., ceremonies, official visits), ensuring all required activities are completed and aligned with the government lead and stakeholders.
• Coordinate community and stakeholder relations and lead execution of the division’s strategic community outreach plan to stakeholders, including industry, Congress, academia, and international organizations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience with at least 3 years working in the DoD.
• Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance with current SCI eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience in DoD public affairs, protocol, and event management.
• Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to produce press releases, news articles, and speeches across multiple media.
• Knowledge of agency program planning, funding, and management information systems.

Benefits

• ESOP participation
• 401(k) match
• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts, Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• paid time off, holidays