Summary

DAS Services is an experienced and highly skilled Public Affairs Specialist with a Secret Clearance to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Support media inquiries, public affairs operations, and messaging for defense programs and systems.
• Develop and implement public affairs strategies for programs valued more than $480 million (ACAT I) and $185 million (ACAT II).
• Interface and coordinate with higher-level Department of Defense agencies, including ASA (AL&T), Office of the Chief Legislative Liaison (OCLL), and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).
• Draft, review, and disseminate public affairs materials such as press releases, briefings, and reports.
• Manage media relations and respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support coordination and integration of Army Public Affairs staff procedures.
• Leverage knowledge of military systems to enhance communications efforts within public affairs.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat for document preparation, reports, and presentations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Master’s degree in communications, Public Affairs, or a related field, plus one year of relevant experience; OR bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Affairs, or a related field, plus seven years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in any field, with nine years of specialized experience in public affairs or related field.
• Minimum of seven years of applicable work experience in public communications or public affairs within the last ten years.
• Five years’ experience supporting tracked/wheeled combat vehicle programs valued at more than $480 million (ACAT I), focusing on media inquiries and public affairs processes.
• Five years’ experience supporting a Major Army Weapon System valued more than $185 million (ACAT II) and Army Public Affairs staff procedures.
• Five years’ experience working within the DoD or an Army PEO/PM position, coordinating with ASA (AL&T), OCLL, and OSD.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with senior DoD officials, the media, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• In-depth knowledge of DoD and Army public affairs policies and procedures.

About DAS: Defense Acquisition Support Services is a Women Owned Small Business focused on hiring the very best people in Defense Contracting. As a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) focused organization, we partner with the government to help them achieve Mission Success. Established in 2007, we have remained “People Focused” and understand the secret to organizational success is the team. Our “People Focused” approach enables us to hire, retain, and help our teammates succeed and assist them by providing the very best possible support available to our government customers.

The DAS Culture: We are “People Focused.” Each team member gets an employee concierge who is charged with helping ensure personal and professional success for our people. We care and try to help people find the right fit so they can find happiness, development, and a rewarding career. We succeed by helping you succeed.

DAS Benefits: We provide real benefits for our team that includes:

• Free Health Care from Aetna
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Employer Paid Group Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Professional Development Training