Public Affairs Specialist

About the role

Booz Allen is looking for an experienced Public Affairs Specialist in Chantilly to design, develop, produce and advise on internal and external communication materials and media. The role shapes relationships with team members, stakeholders and clients so that they receive engaging content that informs the workforce.

Key responsibilities

• Create strategic communication plans and products for social media campaigns
• Support outreach events
• Author news articles, talking points, newsletters, website content and workforce messages
• Use tools such as PowerPoint, Web Press and Outlook to communicate with key audiences

Required profile

• 6+ years of experience creating strategic communication plans or products for social media campaigns
• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of communications experience, or Master's degree and 4+ years of communications experience
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph; applicants selected undergo a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for classified information
• Nice to have: experience supporting the Intelligence Community or the Department of Defense, AP Stylebook content, a journalism, communication, PR, English or marketing degree

Required skills

• Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint
• Attention to detail so that products are clear, concise, accurate and error-free

What we offer

• Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave and professional development
• Tuition assistance, work-life programs and dependent care
• A recognition awards program
• Projected annual salary range of $55,200 to $126,000 depending on location, qualifications and contract terms