Public Relations Analyst at QED Systems LLC | Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD | $100K/yr – $132K/yr

Public Relations Analyst

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (On-site)

$100K/yr – $132K/yrSenior Level12+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own the public relations and strategic communications program for a DoD acquisition office, translating complex programs for media and public audiences while shaping messaging, media relations, event planning, and crisis response.

Communication strategy and media relations: craft messages, talking points, and brief senior leaders for interviews and conferences.
Content and outreach ownership: publish content across media, monitor audiences, and respond to inquiries to build informed public perception.
Cross-stakeholder collaboration: align with agency partners and DoD offices to ensure consistent messaging and event planning.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Provides analysis, advice, and/or implementation assistance, and provides oversight and input on specific topics of interest to clients based on reports, research and professional experience.
Plans and coordinate public affairs communication, events and activities to support the mission, objectives, and goals of the client’s organization.
Establishes and maintains relationships with key personnel, communications staff, as well as organizational stakeholders across all functional areas to ensure effective communications.
Collaborate with clients to develop successful communications strategies.
Plans, prepares and disseminates publicity concerning the client’s organization through various media and visual communications media, including the Internet.
Responsible for curating related content to reach target audiences; managing published content; and monitoring, listening and responding to users to cultivate an informed public.
Coordinates and manages an organization's response to negative events as they occur.
Responsible for recommending, executing, and maintaining all communication strategies, plans, and message management processes.
Possesses excellent communication skills and is familiar with traditional media marketing as well as online/internet marketing.
Develops talking points and presentations for senior leaders for speaking engagements, conferences, and media interviews.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Public Relations; Mass Communication; Journalism or related field of study preferred.
At least twelve (12) years of directly related experience, required.
A master’s degree may substitute two (2) years of experience.
ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: Top Secret w/SCI eligibly
Detail-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.

Preferred

Strong background in writing, editing, and publishing articles, press releases, and other communication materials.
Demonstrated ability to explain highly technical information to non-technical audiences, including media and the public.
Experience managing social media platforms and developing engaging content for diverse audiences.
Familiarity with working alongside industry partners and supporting DoD offices.
Experience supporting large conferences or symposiums, such as AUSA, is highly desirable.
Experience staffing communication products to ensure they are publicly releasable.
Demonstrated understanding of the federal acquisition process, including FAR and DFARS regulations.