Public Affairs Specialist

3 days ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States United States Government Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Public Affairs Specialist to join our team at the United States Government. As a key member of our communications team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive media relations strategies to enhance the visibility and reputation of our organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement media relations strategies to promote accurate and favorable coverage of our activities
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with national and international media outlets, reporters, editors, and producers
  • Proactively identify media opportunities and pitch stories to secure coverage that aligns with our strategic priorities
  • Serve as a point of contact for media inquiries, coordinating responses and interviews with our leadership and subject matter experts
  • Collaborate closely with the Press Secretary and Deputy Press Secretary to ensure consistency and coherence in messaging across all media channels
  • Monitor media coverage and industry trends to identify potential risks and opportunities, providing timely insights and recommendations to senior leadership
Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
  • Males born after must be registered for Selective Service
  • Must submit resume and supporting documents
  • Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret/top-secret security clearance
Qualifications
  • Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement
  • You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements:
  • A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to:
  • 1) Develop and implement comprehensive media relations strategies to enhance the visibility and reputation of an organization in an international context
  • 2) Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with national and international media outlets, reporters, editors, and producers to promote accurate and favorable coverage of an organization's activities
  • 3) Proactively identify media opportunities and pitch stories to secure coverage that aligns with strategic priorities and is targeted to reach specific audiences
Additional Information

This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement 24-OEA-ST LW using Merit Promotion (MP) procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet MP requirements and can apply to that announcement.

This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur.

Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed.

For more information:.

If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility showing type of discharge/character of service. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must submit documentation from the Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) showing type of discharge/character of service and your disability percentage.

You may also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference plus the documents listed in this form to support the claim for veteran preference. For more information on veterans' preference visit:.

Males born after must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ).

Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for telework. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.

Stipulations of Employment: Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period.

Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

Miscellaneous: DFC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit.

Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position.

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