Communication Specialist (NTWL/TPS)

Overview

Bowhead Total Enterprise Solutions seeks a Communications Specialist experienced in internal and external communications to join our team in support Naval Test Wing Atlantic and the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School located at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD.

Responsibilities

Create and edit articles, news releases, fact sheets, talking points and other written content to stimulate internal and external interest in command accomplishments and enhance understanding of the command, its workforce and mission

Cultivate relationships with the organization’s leadership, staff, and collateral duty public affairs officers to identify and pursue story ideas

Participate in regular meetings (in-person and virtual) to stay abreast of organizational accomplishments and to keep the organization informed of current and upcoming public relations activities

Respond to requests from federal public affairs officers for information in response to external media queries

Work with editors of other internal publications to repurpose content for use in their publications

Identify appropriate media outlets and venues for written content to assist the federal public affairs officer in placing stories for wider dissemination

Provide photo support for in-person and virtual events and ceremonies, including working with IT specialists to provide live-streaming capability

Help leadership communicate effectively with the their employees and the general public

Help maintain the organization’s corporate image and identity

Ensure audiovisual records of events are preserved for internal documentation purposes

Draft speeches, talking points and presentations for the organization’s leadership

Evaluate outreach programs to determine whether they are compatible with the organization’s public relations efforts

Prepare, submit and monitor customer requests for public-release review of written and audiovisual materials

Develop and implement strategic communications objectives and goals in conjunction with organizational directives as requested, and provide regular updates to leadership on goal accomplishments

Coordinate media participation in special events and ceremonies as appropriate. Advisory: advise senior leadership on likely public affairs implications of command endeavors. Ensures advance preparation of senior management and technical personnel who participate in media interviews and public and contractor presentations.

Develops and delivers public affairs recommendations based on analysis of public feedback; policy statements and guidance material; even when the recommendations may be difficult for leadership to hear. Assist with assessment of suitability; probable impact of and coordinates approval of all materials prepared by contractor and government personnel intended for public release. These include marketing brochures; posters; videos; technical presentations; advertising copy; social media posts and similar materials.

Creates and edits news releases; fact sheets; talking points and other material to stimulate internal and external interest in command accomplishments and enhance understanding of the command; its workforce; mission; and contribution to the national defense. Identify opportunities for the creation of compelling photographs and video footage; coordinating closely with the VI organization to create; storyboard and script products as needed.

Qualifications

BS or BA degree in communication, journalism, or a related writing-intensive field with 5 or more years of experience.

Must have a solid command of writing articles, captions and other products in Associated Press style.

Must have experience developing and executing communication strategies.

Prior military experience preferred.

Photography skills required.

Will be required to successfully pass Authorized Safe Driver screen.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2024-21589

Category Marketing & Communication

Location : Location US-MD-Patuxent River

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Maintain

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement Less than 10%