Public Affairs Specialist (Digitial Communications)

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested applicants must submit a resume and transcripts HERE: https://atec.yello.co/jobs/tSeen0WMOFfE7obE09CpVA?job_board_id=zm0Yjn0EaOr11u8mjBlNoQ.

OPENING DATE: 16 December 2024 CLOSING DATE: 30 December 2024

POSITION : Public Affairs Specialist (Digitial Communications)

WHAT IS ATEC?

ATEC is the Army’s independent test and evaluation organization. We are a team of Civilian and Military personnel working together to provide America’s Military with the best equipment to win and return home safely. At ATEC, we have a saying: If a Soldier rides, wears, shoots, or deploys it, we test it. ATEC is at the forefront of testing and evaluating technologies of the future from autonomous aerial/ground vehicles to hypersonic weapons. Each day, top scientists and engineers test and evaluate cutting-edge equipment. Our workforce is highly technical and skilled, comprised of more than 8,500 military, civilian, and contract personnel. Engineers, scientists, technicians, researchers, and evaluators work with innovative, advanced technologies in 24 testing and research locations across the U.S. States and around the world. If you are a civilian who wants their work to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., see: https://www.atecciviliancareers.com.

PLACE OF WORK: This position is located in the ATEC Strategic Communications Office with duty at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

ABOUT THE JOB: The role involves developing and implementing digital communication strategies to promote ATEC's mission of supporting the Warfighter. Responsibilities include creating and managing content for public outreach, overseeing social media presence across multiple platforms, and ensuring content aligns with ATEC’s public affairs goals. The position also leads visual content creation, such as photography, video, and graphics, to support digital media needs. Additional duties include enhancing community engagement through online campaigns, advising senior leadership on sensitive issues, assessing digital media effectiveness, and coordinating high-visibility events. This includes preparing speeches and briefings for senior leadership at key events.

• Digital Communications Strategy: Develop and implement strategies for communicating ATEC’s critical functions via digital and social media platforms, ensuring clarity about ATEC’s vital mission of supporting the Warfighter.
• Content Creation and Coordination: Create and oversee the development of informational products for public outreach, including news releases, fact sheets, feature articles, and other public affairs materials.
• Social Media Management: Plan and manage ATEC’s social media presence across platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other emerging digital media. Ensure content is engaging, accurate, and aligned with ATEC’s public affairs goals.
• Visual Media Production: Serve as a lead for visual content creation, including photography, video production, and graphic design to support ATEC’s digital content and multimedia needs.
• Community Engagement: Enhance public understanding of ATEC’s work by engaging local, national, and international audiences through digital storytelling, online campaigns, and social media outreach. Monitor and respond to audience inquiries and comments.
• Strategic Guidance: Advise senior leaders on sensitive issues related to public perception, providing expert recommendations on the communication of complex and controversial topics.
• Program Assessment: Implement mechanisms to assess the effectiveness of digital and social media efforts. Continuously analyze content performance and optimize strategies for increased engagement and reach.
• Event Coordination and Public Speaking: Plan and coordinate special events, programs, and initiatives to support ATEC’s mission. Prepare speeches, talking points, and briefings for senior leadership for high-visibility events such as change-of-command ceremonies, congressional presentations, and community outreach.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

1. Digital Communication and Social Media Expertise. Extensive experience in digital communication strategies, social media management (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.), and staying up-to-date with social media trends, technologies, and research/analytic tools. Skilled at creating digital content for various formats, including websites, blogs, social media, and printed materials, with a deep understanding of platform-specific audiences and engagement.
2. Digital Design and Photography Proficiency. Proficient in digital photography, graphic design, and design/publishing software, such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.
3. Strong Writing and Editing Skills. Expertise in writing and editing content for diverse formats, including news releases, articles, speeches, and social media posts for specialized and general audiences. Committed to producing error-free media content and capable of capturing high-quality photographs and videos with a digital camera.
4. Online Public Relations. Experienced at managing online public relations efforts, responding to audience feedback, and addressing inquiries from diverse groups. Creative, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Multiple positions may be filled.

WHO MAY APPLY: Public Affairs Series 1035, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1000/public-affairs-series-1035/.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• A trial/probationary period may be required.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. For more information on PCS, https://www.travel.dod.mil/. When you perform a Civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/.
• The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command has various incentives that may be available for highly qualified candidates. These include Recruitment Incentives, Relocation Incentives, Student Loan Repayment, and Credit for Leave Accrual. Incentives are discretionary and may be authorized IAW agency policy.
• This position may require temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 20% of the time. Must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• This position may require submission of Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter. The purpose of this report is to assist employees and their agencies in avoiding conflicts between official duties and private financial interests or affiliations. Agency ethics officials will use the information that filers provide to determine whether any potential conflicts exist.
• Telework may be available in accordance with the terms of the organization's telework policy.
• Remote work is not authorized.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout the duration of your employment.
• This position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station up to 5% of time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $99,200.00 - $129,591.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Digital Communications: 4 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $99,200 - $129,591