Public Affairs Program Manager

$98,000 - $113,000/Yr

Fedwriters - Offutt Air Force Base, NE

Full-time - Senior

Offutt Air Force Base, NE

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Public Affairs Program Manager at FedWriters, Inc. will support the United States Strategic Command Public Affairs Office (USSTRATCOM PAO) by developing and executing public affairs plans and policies. This role involves strategic engagement with various media outlets, establishing the command's brand, and ensuring effective internal communication regarding key command activities. The position is full-time and requires on-site work at Offutt Air Force Base, with a focus on collaboration and growth opportunities within a recognized top workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and assessment of public affairs activities and program impacts on the information environment.
• Integrate, coordinate, and facilitate assessment of the execution of PA strategies during peacetime, joint exercises, and contingency operations.
• Assist in recommending methods and facilitate assessment of the effectiveness of execution of social media capabilities during exercises and operations.
• Support short-notice analysis of situations that can be addressed with PA processes and capabilities.
• Maintain an awareness of the information environment and potential impacts to strategic deterrence.
• Develop a digital media strategy in support of the command's communication strategies, the Campaign Plan, and the Commander's vision and intent.
• Fully integrate the command's digital media program into deliberate and contingency plans, recognizing the need for synchronization and participation of key command communication stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Secret clearance
• United States citizenship
• Proficiency in all aspects of conducting Public Affairs, including understanding of news media activities, community outreach principles, public affairs planning, communication strategy development, and website and social media development and execution
• Experience taking verbal concepts and rough plans to develop into actionable strategies for senior leaders
• Formal training and/or education in Public Affairs concepts and techniques
• Experience in developing near finished quality presentations or products from attendance at meetings or handwritten notes
• Experience in digital media strategy and assessment, with the ability to independently research
• Experience with reviewing and providing feedback on graphic arts and video productions.

Nice-to-haves

• TS/SCI clearance
• PMP certification
• Prior military service

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off