Overview/ Job Responsibilities:

Sev1Tech is looking for a Public Affairs Officer (PAO) who independently provides support as the Public Affairs Officer to PD SAI. Manages staffing and tracks internal and external suspenses and correspondence with designated functional areas of the organization. Functional responsibility for drafting Strategic Communications (STRATCOM), awards, town hall messaging, press releases, and key talking points for senior leadership. Possesses knowledge of organizational planning, risk management, and program analysis with the ability to turn programmatic wins into STRATCOM. Defines and document STRATCOM and public relations processes into standard operating procedures or other written procedures. Assures integrated and coordinated short-term, mid-term, and long-range planning on projects and tasks. Initiates, develops, revises, recommends, and implements STRATCOM policies, plans, procedures, and directives. Collaborates internally and externally and provides advice and support to the organization leadership, staff, and program managers on any assigned programs/projects for stakeholder engagements, briefings, reports, etc.

Responsibilities:

Execute the strategic communications (STRATCOM) strategy for the Project Director Sensor-Aerial Intelligence (PD SAI)
Prepare written communications to support a technical organization.
Write articles, from scratch, for both internal and external publication
Write award text, from scratch, for various honorary and award nominations
Photograph key events to create graphics for publication
Perform communication activities, which include press releases, communication plans, key talking points for senior leadership, reports, brochures, and web content.
Support the development of marketing materials and collateral items, editing and file preparation for production, and website content management.
Ensure integrated and consistent STRATCOM is communicated to appropriate users across multiple channels.
Manage PD SAI public release process
Translate technical information into plain language for customers and the public, using editorial judgement to strategically develop messages and tailor materials for various audiences.
Analyze 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.
Develop 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.
Assist with the development of materials such as PowerPoint presentations, research summaries, articles to major Department of Defense (DoD) publications, and internal showcase articles.
Provide editorial and creative support to products created by PD SAI and associated sub-organizations for public release.
Develop and contribute to internal Microsoft SharePoint content, Standard Operating Procedures, and templates.
Translate technical and scientific information into engaging articles for less-technically savvy audiences, with the assistance of subject matter experts within PD SAI.
Edit and convey consistent messaging across a variety of platforms.
Prepare written reports and memorandums in accordance with U.S. Army and DoD regulations

Minimum 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

About Sev1Tech LLC:

Founded in 2010, Sev1Tech provides IT, engineering, and program management solutions delivery. Sev1Tech focuses on providing program and IT support services to critical missions across Federal and Commercial Clients. Our Mission is to Build better companies. Enable better government. Protect our nation. Build better humans across the country.

Join the Sev1Tech family where you can achieve great accomplishments while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. Please apply directly through the website at: https://careers-sev1tech.icims.com/ #joinSev1tech

For any additional questions or to submit any referrals, please contact: michelle.sexton@sev1tech.com

Sev1Tech is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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