Public Affairs Assistant with Security Clearance - Bay St. Louis, MS, United States - RMGS, Inc.

Description

Position Overview RMGS, Inc
is currently recruiting a Public Affairs Assistant in Stennis, MS, in support of the Naval Small Craft Instruction & Technical Training School(NAVSCIATTS)

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review and assess external media sources (Early Bird, Chief of Naval Information, clips, the internet, etc.) for information and articles that involve or impact NSW and NAVSCIATTS programs or policies

Disseminate this information internally to senior leadership and Command staff.

• Plan,research, draft, and review content and development of programs, brochures, fact sheets, multi-media products, and video to highlight Command policies, programs, platforms, and personnel.
• Assist in drafting public affairs and protocol guidance and recommend policy on public affairs and protocol matters.
• Assist in the planning, developing, and maintaining the Command intranet for internal communication and public website for external audiences

Write, edit, and review for technical and factual accuracy public affairs content for official Command websites and electronic newsletters, maintaining graphic and editorial content standards.

• Conduct periodic reviews of Command websites to ensure message alignment, compliance with current Department of the Navy (DON), United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), and Naval Special Warfare Group-4 (NSWG-4) public affairs requirements, and that programming and links for all pages remain functional.
• Serve as the Deputy Public Affairs Officer for various Command committees as directed, and interface on a regular basis with higher and lateral offices and agencies within the DON and Department of Defense (DoD).
• Update websites dedicated to, or communicating information about, NSW to the public by providing current, accurate Command information

Monitor trends and track website data to archive for long-term analysis (number of visitors, most popular web browsers, etc.).

• Prepare input for NSW and USSOCOM public affairs reports and annual Command History requirements

Coordinate, prepare, and disseminate reports internally.

• Write, edit, review, and market press releases and media advisories via various print and broadcast media to keep key audiences informed about NAVSCIATTS activities.
• Assist in responding to media requests and public requests for information ensuring the material conforms to policy and security regulations.
• Assess potential reaction of general public and affected groups to Command activities involving environmental actions andassist to improve communication between the Command and its public by enhancing understanding of programs and projects.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with NAVSCIATTS internal audiences, the general public, news media, other military and governmental agencies, and specialized groups and organizations.
• Comply with policies and procedures as set forth in the company's Handbook of Policy and Procedure.
• Comply with the provisions of the corporation's Standard Practice Procedures manual and DoD M when handling classified information to include generating, marking, storing, handling, and destroying of classified material.
• Work, cooperate, and communicate, as directed by the Program Manager, with supervisors, team leaders, and coworkers satisfactorily

This includes the professional, mature acceptance of constructive criticism.

• Write correspondence in a military format, when necessary.
• Perform data entry on IBM-compatible computers utilizing current versions of Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office applications like Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other related programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned in order to perform services associated with tasks in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) Required Qualifications and Experience: • Position requires at least three (3) years of specialized experience as described in the position description which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position

SpecializedExperienceis definedas:
Researching, analyzing, and applying established best practices in community relations, media relations, internal communications, protocol, video, and photography skills, video editing abilities, and networking abilities required to assist in the management of the organization's existing communication strategies

Examples may include assisting in the development and delivery of community relations policies and practices, guides or tools for training and awareness for employees and leaders and measuring trends and tangible impacts of new programs to recommend strategic or tactical actions.

• Must have experience inthe use of Microsoft Office suite software, desktop publishing, andmultimedia and video editingsoftware.
• Must have experience inthe use of Adobe Photoshop,Illustrator, Bridge,Dream Weaver, Acrobat,InDesignand in the use ofAvid.
• Must have a substantial ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Must be able to travel both throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) and outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS) on a regular basis.
• Must be able to work weekends and evenings.
• Must be able to perform duties in a moderately demanding physical environment.
• Must be able to obtain and keep a Secret security clearance.
• Possess a valid state driver's license.
• Be able to obtain and maintain appropriate special licensing/certification for vehicles and equipment required for their specific position

All licensing/certification shall be accomplished at no additional cost to the Government.
Company Overview RMGS, Inc
is a growing small business headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia
We provide security-related training and advisory services to the U.S
Government, allied nations, and private industry
We are an equal opportunity employer
RMGS, Inc
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, parental status, age, veteran status, medical condition or disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law
Company Benefits RMGS, Inc

offers the following benefits as applicable:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance and/or TRICARE supplemental insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Group and supplemental group life insurance
• AFLAC supplemental insurance
• 401(k)
• Workers' compensation
• Direct deposit
• Post-hardship differential and danger pay
• Medical evacuation insurance
• Short-term and high-risk life insurance.