Public Affairs Specialist (Level II)

About the role

Absolutely Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist (Level II) to support communications and public affairs initiatives for government clients. This role supports the development and execution of communication strategies that enhance mission visibility, stakeholder engagement, and organizational messaging across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Create content across multiple mediums, including: Articles and press releases, Fact sheets and briefing materials, Executive correspondence and messaging, Speech writing support
• Collaborate with creative teams to produce visual and multimedia communications products
• Serve as a peer reviewer of communications materials to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency
• Plan and coordinate public affairs events, communications activities, and outreach efforts
• Support initiatives that strengthen relationships between the organization and the public
• Provide analysis, recommendations, and implementation support across public affairs functions, including: Digital media, Executive communications, Internal/command information communications, Research and analysis
• Develop and manage content across digital and social media platforms, including performance tracking
• Utilize tools such as: SharePoint, PowerPoint and related platforms to support communications delivery
• Track and manage communications taskers and deliverables
• Work effectively under pressure to meet short suspense deadlines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in public affairs, public relations, or a related field OR 10 years of relevant military service in a related field
• DINFOS accreditation or similar certification
• Portfolio of published communications products
• Experience supporting DoD, Army, or Intelligence Community organizations
• Familiarity with tools such as: Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar platforms
• Experience supporting public affairs campaigns, events, or outreach initiatives
• Familiarity with communications analytics tools

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in public affairs, public relations, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant military service in a related field
• Proven ability to write and publish materials such as press releases, articles, and official communications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• DINFOS accreditation or similar certification
• Portfolio of published communications products
• Experience supporting DoD, Army, or Intelligence Community organizations
• Familiarity with tools such as: Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar platforms
• Experience supporting public affairs campaigns, events, or outreach initiatives
• Familiarity with communications analytics tools

Benefits

• Generous weeks of PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays
• Retirement Planning – 401k Fully Vested with Match
• Annual Health and Wellness Allowance – buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on us
• Career Development – Annual Funds to spend on Education and Training
• Volunteer Time Off – Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choice
• Charitable Match – ABSC matches an employee’s donation to a qualifying charity
• Referral Program – We pay for internal and external referrals!
• LOV Awards – Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience. An approximate salary range for this requisition is: $75-120k.

Schedule

Not specified.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

• Generous weeks of PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays
• Retirement Planning – 401k Fully Vested with Match
• Annual Health and Wellness Allowance – buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on us
• Career Development – Annual Funds to spend on Education and Training
• Volunteer Time Off – Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choice
• Charitable Match – ABSC matches an employee’s donation to a qualifying charity
• Referral Program – We pay for internal and external referrals!
• LOV Awards – Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program