Senior Public Affairs Specialist

Job overview

The Senior Public Affairs Specialist role is listed in JBSA Lackland, TX. Compensation is not specified. The specialist supports the U.S. Air Force through Applied Research Solutions, which provides technical solutions and mission support. The role analyzes media coverage and communication effects to inform senior-leader decisions, then contributes to communication strategies and plans grounded in audience analysis. It also supports professional engagement and clear communication of complex information to audiences with differing levels of expertise.

What you'll do

• Monitor and analyze print, broadcast, and online coverage
• apply quantitative and qualitative media-analysis methods
• integrate social-science research with media assessments
• develop communication strategies and plans
• participate in meetings and briefings
• maintain working relationships with interested groups
• and produce written and oral communications.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior public affairs specialist

applied research solutions

jbsa lackland tx

u.s. air force support

media monitoring

media analysis

communication effects assessment

communication strategy

defense policy

military writing

ts/sci clearance

after-hours on-call alert duty

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes an industry-competitive benefits package, awards and recognition, and personalized attention from senior managers.

Why this role

Requires U.S. citizenship, active TS/SCI clearance, a bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field, and periodic after-hours alert duty as the public affairs on-call representative.

About the employer

Applied Research Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling. Sector: 54.