Total 6 PR / Media / Communications job vacancies in Fort Smith, AR

As a LEAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST at the GS-1035-12 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Leads the editing and dissemination of news, photos, biographies, fact sheets and informational materials to the public or specialized target groups within a domestic or foreign setting on multiple platforms, including AF.mil, SpaceForce.mil, AirmanMagazine.af.mil and via flagship Air Force and flagship DAF social media accounts.
• Develops and monitors short- and long-range strategic and operational plans for Air Force, Space Force and DoD news stories, information products, online magazine articles and images.
• Coordinates content plans across a multi-functional team to communicate key Department of the Air Force issues, policies, initiatives and objectives and effectively increase audience awareness, understanding, participation and support.
• Supports DOD by identifying appropriate DMA resources, audiences and platforms to communicate DAF themes and messages to a broad DOD-interested audience in support of command information goals.
• Provides context and recommendations to DMA and OSD/PA personnel and leaders on communicating with the DOD and defense.gov audience on a broad spectrum of defense and national security topics including: defense strategy, climate issues, military force structure, personnel, readiness, total force integration, quality of life, operational concepts, defense reform and defense infrastructure.
• Represents the director at DOD communications planning meetings and performs coordination to improve organizational direction and focus using applicable planning tools and techniques.
• Resolves conflicts between stakeholder communication goals and organizational guidance.
• Provides expert knowledge of DOD public affairs ethical guidelines and regulations as they apply to public affairs community relations and public affairs relations with business and nongovernmental organizations.

As a LEAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST at the GS-1035-12 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Leads the editing and dissemination of news, photos, biographies, fact sheets and informational materials to the public or specialized target groups within a domestic or foreign setting on multiple platforms, including AF.mil, SpaceForce.mil, AirmanMagazine.af.mil and via flagship Air Force and flagship DAF social media accounts.
• Develops and monitors short- and long-range strategic and operational plans for Air Force, Space Force and DoD news stories, information products, online magazine articles and images.
• Coordinates content plans across a multi-functional team to communicate key Department of the Air Force issues, policies, initiatives and objectives and effectively increase audience awareness, understanding, participation and support.
• Supports DOD by identifying appropriate DMA resources, audiences and platforms to communicate DAF themes and messages to a broad DOD-interested audience in support of command information goals.
• Provides context and recommendations to DMA and OSD/PA personnel and leaders on communicating with the DOD and defense.gov audience on a broad spectrum of defense and national security topics including: defense strategy, climate issues, military force structure, personnel, readiness, total force integration, quality of life, operational concepts, defense reform and defense infrastructure.
• Represents the director at DOD communications planning meetings and performs coordination to improve organizational direction and focus using applicable planning tools and techniques.
• Resolves conflicts between stakeholder communication goals and organizational guidance.
• Provides expert knowledge of DOD public affairs ethical guidelines and regulations as they apply to public affairs community relations and public affairs relations with business and nongovernmental organizations.

Key Role:

Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment both independently and collaboratively, supporting cross-functional workstreams that provide cybersecurity solutions to multiple government agencies. Edit program documents, technical guides, reports, presentations, and other client deliverables to meet program requirements and client expectations. Work with various project management and cyber solution teams to understand functional and technical information and requirements. Apply technical editing and writing skills and expertise in MS Office products, analyze complex information, and present it in a format that is easy to read and understand while applying firm, client, and industry standards to create consistent, high-quality documents for on-time client deliveries.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with developing, managing, and reviewing executive-level documentation such as reports, whitepapers, proposals, briefings and technical documentation such as solution requirements, architecture, test, integration, operations plans and guides

• Experience with engaging stakeholders at various levels to define business objectives and prioritize goals

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite tools including PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint and Visio

• Experience creating templates and styles, developing technical reports and worksheets, and building professional and robust presentations and deliverables

• Ability to lead meetings with SMEs and leadership to discuss topics and issues related to technical documentation

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with supporting design initiatives for governance models, Cyber policy, or business process updates and improvements

• Experience with internal or external client management

• Experience with analyzing project-specific business metrics, including procurement data, staffing data, or financial data

• Knowledge of 508 compliance standards

• Ability to visualize and describe processes and methodologies

• DOD 8570 Compliant Certification such as Security+ Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Create Your Career:

Grow With Us

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

A Place Where You Belong

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll develop your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Your Candidate Journey

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our 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. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

CACI has an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our team as a Technical Writer in the Annapolis Junction area. Qualified candidates must have an understanding of the NSA’s missions and organizations, the ability to work at the senior level, and a current TS/SCI with Poly. Your excellent communications skills will be necessary to craft your customer’s messages and coordinate across the enterprise. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth!

This position is ultimately responsible for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Technical Writer area of responsibility.

What You'll Get to Do:

You will use your eight years of technical writing experience to prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents. You will be responsible for the technical documentation of a wide variety of internal processes and productions activities to include work instructions, standard operating procedures, production processes, security handing procedures, and governance documents as well as quality assurance activities and training materials. You will work in a small team environment that also supports configuration management activities and documentation oversight functions.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with active polygraph

• Eight (8) years’ experience as a Technical Writer on large programs and contracts. Master’s degree may be substituted for two years’ experience; or four years of additional tech writing experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required; Proficiency in MS Project and Access is a plus.

• Detail oriented and analytical.

• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

What We Can Offer You:

• We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

• We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

• We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

• For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here

The proposed salary range for this position is:

Key Role:

Support CYBERCOM by collecting and organizing information required for the preparation of documents, training materials, guides, proposals, and reports. Provide technical edits to engineering documentation, software documentation, manuals, reports, or any documents or presentations. Utilize strong writing, editing, and communication skills to analyze and present complex information in a format that is easy to read and understand.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Writer
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in English, Business, including Business Administration, Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Supply Chain, and Logistics, or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Create Your Career: 

Grow With Us 
Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms. 

A Place Where You Belong 
Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time. 

Support Your Well-Being 
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home. 

Your Candidate Journey 
At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our 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. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Position Summary:

Job Description:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in marketing, communications, journalism, social media, or another related field.
• One to three years of progressive professional experience in communications, professional writing, and social media management.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in the use of social media management tools, and knowledge of emerging social media trends.
• Management of a team or other equivalent experience.
• Evidence of creative problem-solving.
• Contributor to a positive, supportive, and collaborative team culture and willingness to learn new things.
• Ability to manage maintain positive attitude under tight deadlines and changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic photography and videography experience, including photo and video editing, and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office Suite, Canva, and Hootsuite or equivalent.
• Experience writing for the web, especially on-page search engine optimization best practices.
• Understanding of common web content ADA compliance issues and how to resolve them.
• Email marketing, writing, and layout experience.
• Familiarity with the Fort Lewis College culture.

Major Responsibilities

• Works with the Media Relations Specialist to develop a social media calendar for the College and implement a campus-wide strategy around the use of social media.
• Manages and mentors Student Marketing Team of social media interns and influencers.
• Develops social media policies and procedures to ensure responsible use of the FLC brand and provide leadership to diffuse social media throughout the FLC culture.
• Creates or supervises the creation of compelling content for all platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.
• Engages with audiences
• Continually assesses emerging technologies and new ways of using existing technologies to tell the College’s story and monitors competitor institutions to identify shifting trends and opportunities in social media.
• Monitors social media mentions and branded and non-branded keywords to identify potential emerging issues as well as opportunities to engage with users. Responds as appropriate.
• Monitors and reports metrics regularly.
• Plan, write, edit, and rewrite content for news stories, web pages, advertising and recruitment materials, social media captioning, and other electronic and print publications designed for a variety of FLC audience as needed.
• Work in a creative team, be open to feedback, and identify new learning opportunities.
• Understands and champions the College brand in voice and visual identity.
• Effectively communicates and coordinates with College administration and campus partners with an aim for exceptional customer service.
• Works with external third-party customer support to leverage tools for social monitoring, scheduling, and other related tasks.

Work Conditions

• 12-month exempt staff position
• Full-time 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. office environment, with some flexibility to occasionally work remotely. The position requires some weekend or off hours as needed for events like commencement, athletics, and fundraising

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $42,500 to $47,000, per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Process

A complete application packet includes:

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Applicant materials received by March 3, 2024, will receive full consideration. by The position will remain open until filled.

The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check. 

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango

Notice to Prospective Employees:
 The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report.  The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy
• Sexual assault policy
• Campus security policies
• Campus/community resources
• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment
• Where to find registered sex offender information
• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
• Reporting crimes

 
 The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:
By going to the internet website at:   www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request.   You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.

Equal Opportunity
Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.

Discrimination Questions?

Office of Compliance and Community Standards
David Pirrone, Director of Compliance
192 Education Business Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?    
Office of the Title IX Coordinator
Kate Suazo, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
230 Skyhawk Station
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-6729 cmsuazo@fortlewis.edu

Information about Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.

* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

ADAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.