Public Affairs and Media Engagement Specialist (TSSCI)

Public Affairs and Media Engagement Specialist (TS/SCI)

Who We Are:
ThinkTek LLC is a fast-growing Certified SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) company. We specialize in providing management and technology consulting services to support the business and technology modernization efforts of the Federal Government. ThinkTek was formed with the specific purpose of providing its clients a tailored solution around Program & Project Management Strategic Planning and IT Operations.

Position Overview

The Public Affairs Specialist supports a Department of Defense client by developing coordinating and executing public affairs guidance and media engagement activities. This role works closely with senior leadership public affairs counterparts and higher headquarters to ensure accurate timely and consistent communication in support of mission objectives including during high-visibility or crisis events.

Key Responsibilities

• Research draft and coordinate public affairs guidance media responses and talking points on issues impacting the DoD client.

• Develop official responses to media inquiries in coordination with the Communication and Public Affairs Directorate staff sections and higher headquarters.

• Respond to media inquiries on a non-attributable basis when authorized and under U.S. government supervision.

• Support surge media operations including 24/7 shift work during crisis or high-visibility events as directed.

• Monitor traditional and digital media coverage and provide real-time analysis and feedback to leadership.

• Alert leadership to breaking or inaccurate media coverage and support corrective actions as needed.

• Plan and facilitate conference calls with public affairs counterparts across the enterprise and higher headquarters.

• Provide media training support to senior leaders and designated spokespersons.

• Prepare briefing materials read-ahead packages and talking points for senior leader media engagements.

• Produce roll-up summaries and after-action reports for significant media events.

• Support the planning and execution of weekly public affairs briefings including note-taking and real-time research.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

• Bachelors degree.

• Five (5) or more years of experience developing public affairs plans and media campaigns for government military or comparable organizations.

• Strong working knowledge of the AP Stylebook.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook).

• Current U.S. passport.

• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in high-visibility time-sensitive and politically complex environments.

• Excellent organizational time management writing editing and presentation skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior military and civilian leaders in a team-based environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Defense Information School (DINFOS) Public Affairs Officer Qualification Course (PAOQC) or equivalent.

• Experience in military public affairs at the service joint or headquarters level.

• Experience living or working in regions aligned to the clients mission including the Middle East or Central Asia.

• Joint Professional Military Education (JPME).

**THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD**

ThinkTek LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) making decisions without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status national origin age veteran status disability or any other protected class. ThinkTek offers medical dental and vision insurance to all full-time employees; PTO and a variety of other paid leave options are also available. You can read more about ThinkTek benefits at Experience:

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