Overview:

Bowhead seeks a Public Affairs Officer (PAO) to support the Project Director Sensors-Aerial Intelligence (PD SAI) Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) program at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Incumbent employees are encouraged to respond.

Responsibilities:

Executes the strategic communications (STRATCOM) strategy for the Project Director Sensor-Aerial Intelligence (PD SAI)
Prepares written communications to support a technical organization.
Writes articles, from scratch, for both internal and external publication
Writes award text, from scratch, for various honorary and award nominations
Photographs key events to create graphics for publication
Performs communication activities, which include press releases, communication plans, key talking points for senior leadership, reports, brochures, and web content.
Supports the development of marketing materials and collateral items, editing and file preparation for production, and website content management.
Ensures integrated and consistent STRATCOM is communicated to appropriate users across multiple channels.
Manages PD SAI public release process
Translates technical information into plain language for customers and the public, using editorial judgement to strategically develop messages and tailor materials for various audiences.
Analyzes and identify current and future communication needs and priorities and provide input into the development and implementation of annual and long-range communications plans for assigned programs.
Develops and maintain content for external communications platforms, including public-facing websites, such as the PEO IEW&S website, ASA (ALT) website, Army website, and various social media accounts.
Assists with the development of materials such as PowerPoint presentations, research summaries, articles to major Department of Defense (DoD) publications, and internal showcase articles.
Provides editorial and creative support to products created by PD SAI and associated sub-organizations for public release.
Develops and contributes to internal Microsoft SharePoint content, Standard Operating Procedures, and templates.
Translates technical and scientific information into engaging articles for less-technically savvy audiences, with the assistance of subject matter experts within PD SAI.
Edits and convey consistent messaging across a variety of platforms.
Prepares written reports and memorandums in accordance with U.S. Army and DoD regulations.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, or related field
5+ years relevant experience
Active DoD SECRET clearance
Photography experience with DSLR digital cameras
Experience updating social media posts for large organizations
Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
Experience creating and updating web publications
Experience creating and submitting high level DoD awards

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently have a Secret clearance. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

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