Public Affairs Officer

TC Industries Of Canada Company; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Industries Of Canada Company is seeking a Public Affairs Officer at their Aberdeen location. The role involves strategic communication management, writing for various audiences, and working on public relations. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in communications, significant experience, and an active Department of Defense clearance. Candidates will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement plans, and more.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Employer matching retirement plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in public affairs or communication roles.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance required.
• Experience with DSLR photography and creating web publications.

Responsibilities

• Execute the STRATCOM strategy for the Project Director Sensor-Aerial Intelligence.
• Prepare and write articles and press releases for various audiences.
• Manage public release process and develop content for external communications.

Skills

Written Communication

Strategic Communication

Photography

Editorial Judgment

Technical Writing

Social Media Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Description

Founded in 2009, RSC2, Inc. is a Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified HUBZone Professional Services company headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. RSC2 provides breakthrough expertise, support services, and technologies to make operations, programs and systems of record perform better. Our professional staff is trained to provide world-class services to all types of customers. We uphold the integrity and quality of our work so you can expect only the best from us.

RSC2 is currently looking for a Public Affairs Officer to join our growing team in Aberdeen, MD!

Requirements

Independently provides support as the Public Affairs Officer to PD SAI. Manages staffing and tracks internal and external suspense’s 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.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 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.

Work Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Employment Type: Full-time, Salary-Exempt

Benefits Package: We offer a top-tier benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, employer matching retirement plan, and more!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.