Public Communications Specialist

Tracking CodePEOC3T-20-0776-FJob Code20-0776Posting TitlePublic Communications SpecialistPost Date5/28/2020Full Time / Part-TimeFull TimeTravelNo Travel RequiredCityPittsburghStatePACountryUSDescriptionPublic Communications Specialist (PEOC3T-20-0776-F):Bowhead is seeking a Public Communications Specialist to support the Army Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force in Pittsburgh, PA. The Public Communications Specialist is responsible for providing readily available communication advice and counsel to theAI Task Force Director, Deputy, and staff. Responsibilities to include: Create and execute internal and external focused mass communications plans, with an emphasis on: campaign development, product integration, writing, communication coordination, stakeholder communication, messaging, outreach and execution Research, coordinate, develop, edit and prepare briefings, articles, speeches, talking points, and handouts for senior leaders Submit content to AFC’s daily social media activity, submit articles to the AFC public affairs team, coordinating with AFC on a social media calendar with online activity, partnering with directorates and LOE owners to ensure proper online messaging and relevancy,ensuring message consistency across all digital media platforms, preparing reports on statistics, and monitoring all relevant social media sites. Plan, coordinate, and implement the strategic outreach with internal and external stakeholders and audiences in order to achieve strategic objectives.Requirements BS or BA degree in communication, journalism, or a related writing-intensive field Prior experience in the communications field supporting the U.S. Army Must have a solid command of writing articles, captions, and other products in Associated Press style Required experience in creating and executing internal and external focused mass communications plans, with an emphasis on: campaign development, product integration, writing, communication coordination, stakeholder communication, messaging, outreach andexecution Experience researching, coordinating, developing, editing and preparing briefings, articles, speeches, talking points, and handouts for senior leaders In-depth understanding of the AI media space and outlets to prepare value-added background and analysis to drive outreach and engagement Must have experience submitting content to AFC’s daily social media activity, submitting articles to the AFC public affairs team, coordinating with AFC on a social media calendar with online activity, partnering with directorates and LOE owners to ensureproper online messaging and relevancy, ensuring message consistency across all digital media platforms, preparing reports on statistics, and monitoring all relevant social media sites. Experience supporting plans, coordination, and implementation of strategic outreach with internal and external stakeholders and audiences in order to achieve strategic objectives. Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment, with the ability to work alone or as part of a teamSECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level0 (Having an active Secret clearance is preferred). US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.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 backgroundhistory 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, drivingcourse 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. Infurtherance, 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.All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may notbe reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resourcesfor assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/). 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 corporation recognized as one of the top 25 8(a) companiesfor government contracting.Link to Apply: https://rn21.ultipro.com/UKP1001/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.aspx?JobID=24537

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