Department: Department of Defense
Location(s): Fort Meade, Maryland, Arlington, Virginia, Quantico, Virginia
Salary Range: $142488 - $185234 Per Year
Job Summary: The Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist will lead a team of PA professionals in the Strategic Engagement Office to deliver the full suite of public affairs products to include strategic communications plans, press releases, public affairs guidance, website and social media content, etc. in planning, initiating and implementing comprehensive communications campaigns to enhance the understanding of DCSA's programs among the workforce, general public and specialized groups.
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Qualifications: The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1000/public-affairs-series-1035/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 12/15/2025 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/ GG-13) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Developing, overseeing and advising on the implementation of comprehensive strategic and operational communications plans that identifies goals, programs, and activities to inform and educate all external and internal stakeholders using written, oral and visual media; Utilizing a variety of communications techniques and methods-including both print and electronic media to convey the agency's missions and its role across the federal government and in the national defense; Planning, initiating and implementing comprehensive public affairs campaigns to include implementing public affairs tactics, techniques, and procedures to support and amplify priorities, missions, and organizational objectives; Developing press releases, fact sheets, talking points, speeches, employee communications, feature articles, and other materials that effectively communicates goals to a variety of external and internal audiences; Exercising a high degree of originality and judgment in interpreting guides where there are no precedents or guidelines on which to base or predict expected results. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Communications and Media - Knowledge of the production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 3. External Awareness - Identifies and understands economic, political, and social trends that affect the organization. 4. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12844555. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
Application Deadline: 2025-12-15