Job Description

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton is currently seeking to hire an experienced Public Affairs Specialist for the USCYBERCOM program located at Fort Meade, MD.

• Supports the planning and implementation of a comprehensive public affairs program for the Command
• Coordinates efforts to inform interested public, to include other agencies, organizations, and Command personnel
• Writes, edits, and prepares news release and programs for press, radio, and television as well as the organization and layout of publications and other informational material used in the public affairs program, ensuring conformation to Command and Government guidelines
• Prepares responses to information requests on assigned programs from the news media, specialized groups, and/or general public; local, state, and Federal elected officials; and special interest groups, community, and civic organizations
• Exhibits knowledge and application of a wide range of oral, written, social, visual communications concepts, principles, policies, practices, methods, applications, techniques, standards, and trends
• Contributes substantively to the planning and implementation of a comprehensive public affairs program for the Command
• With no guidance, coordinates efforts to inform interested public, to include other agencies, organizations, and Command personnel
• With no guidance, writes, edits, and prepares information for release to the media, specialized groups, general public, Government officials, and other Government organizations
• Exhibits in-depth knowledge of and application of a wide range of oral, written, social, visual communications concepts, principles, policies, practices, methods, applications, techniques, standards, and trends

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Qualifications

Requirements:

• Minimum six years of experience as a DOD Public Affairs Specialist
• Minimum of High School Diploma
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communications skills.
• US Citizenship required
• Active TS/SCI Poly

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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