Public Affairs Specialist

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Microelectronics Activity. The incumbent is responsible for independently developing, executing, and evaluating comprehensive strategic communications and public affairs programs that communicate DMEA's mission, technical advancements, and strategic goals to internal and external audiences.

Duties

This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path. As a Public Affairs Specialist at the NH-1035-3 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the primary developer and certifying authority of the Annual Strategic Communications Plan, independently managing the full life cycle of communication projects. Develops and implements innovative, non-traditional strategies such as digital media series (e.g., podcasts), targeted digital advertising, and modern employer branding campaigns to resolve critical agency challenges, such as overcoming high-tech STEM recruitment barriers in competitive markets, and exercises final approval authority on daily communication products. Develops, manages, and executes comprehensive strategic communication plans for DMEA's initiatives, programs, and events. Serves as a subject matter expert on strategic communications, providing trusted counsel to DMEA leadership on all aspects of public affairs. Creates and disseminates a wide range of communication products, including news releases, feature articles, talking points, speeches, and social media content, ensuring all materials are aligned with DMEA's and DoW strategic goals. Monitors and analyzes the media landscape to identify and address potential issues, and to capitalize on opportunities to promote DMEA's mission. Manages the agency's digital presence, including the public website and social media channels, to ensure a consistent and engaging experience for all users. Plans, designs, and executes official protocol support for high-level meetings, ceremonies, and special events hosted by DMEA. Serves as the primary point of contact for protocol matters, providing critical advice and guidance to DMEA leadership and staff. Coordinates all logistical aspects of events, including invitations, seating arrangements, flag etiquette, and the reception of distinguished visitors. Develops and maintains a comprehensive protocol guide for DMEA, ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with military and diplomatic customs and courtesies. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with representatives from the media, other government agencies, and community organizations. Serves as the official spokesperson for DMEA, responding to media queries and facilitating interviews with subject matter experts. Plans and executes public engagement events to enhance public understanding of DMEA's mission and programs. Designs and conducts specialized media and communications training for non-public affairs personnel, preparing senior DMEA leaders and technical subject matter experts for high-profile interviews, inquiries, and social media engagements. Demonstrates a high degree of skill in rapidly learning and translating technical data; conducts targeted interviews with engineers and subject matter experts to synthesize highly complex microelectronics concepts (e.g., trusted foundry operations) into clear, accessible briefs, reports, and public narratives for non-technical audiences. Performs other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications and evaluation

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

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/13112515 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 As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

Required documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. The following documents are REQUIRED 1. Your resume: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. 2. SF50 All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is also a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG). 3. Veteran's Documents: If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents: DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty. PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DODCustomersRequiredSupportingDocumentation.pdf?

Additional information

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo Other Notes: Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade; however, a selectee's initial pay is always set below the maximum rate of the range. Relocation and/or Recruitment incentive may be authorized if determined by the Hiring Manager to be in the best interest of the Agency. Telework is available in accordance with DOD Policy basis. Remote work is not authorized. Re-employed Annuitant: If you have retired from civilian federal service and you are interested in employment as a re-employed annuitant, information can be found at: Reemployed Annuitants | DCPAS (osd.mil) Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)) This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.