Junior Public Affairs Officer

Description

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starter Public Affairs Officer to provide essential administrative and operational support to the public affairs team. This individual will assist with the daily activities across all functions, including media monitoring, content creation, and event coordination. The role is designed for a motivated and organized individual eager to develop foundational skills in the public affairs field by working closely with and learning from senior team members.

Work will be performed at the customer site in Springfield, VA.

The hiring of this position is contingent upon contract award. Anticipated award is fall of 2026.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Media Monitoring: Compiling and distributing daily press clippings and news summaries to agency leadership.
• Content Development & Execution: Develop and execute a high volume of public affairs deliverables written in AP Style with minimal errors. Products include articles, newsletters, social media content, podcast productions, website content, daily news clips, communication plans, video concepts, and video scripts.
• Digital Media Management: Create tailored content for various social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X/Twitter, etc.). Conduct trend research, develop content schedules, and provide detailed analytics on social media and website performance (NGA.mil). Provide photojournalist products for both social media and public facing websites as well.
• Outreach Support: Provide public affairs support for external conferences, academic outreach, and other community relations events. Support the agency’s distinguished speaker program and manage public inquiries received via phone or email. This includes developing informal materials for a variety of audiences to include informational materials for industry, academia, leadership, and DoD/IC customers and stakeholders to include measurement, follow-up, and analysis. This includes preparing event specific NGA presentations, briefing books, slick sheets, brochures, handouts, and agendas.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute high-level external events/campaigns. Provide support to visit dry runs, read ahead materials, prep packages, placemats, presentations, and briefing material. All planning must be completed three (3) business days prior to the event.
• Provide both formal and informal briefings to visiting groups and individuals which convey useful information, to include NGA museum tours. Respond to requests for advice and assistance in all matters or activities relative to proper community outreach procedures.
• Ensure responses are coordinated, while maintaining confidentiality appropriate to the issue.
• Track and manage external speaking engagements for NGA personnel (non-EXCOM).
• This includes:
• Maintaining internal databases.
• Coordinating necessary intake forms.
• Coordinating with the Office of General Council (Ethics) and appropriate component-level communication team(s).
• Responding to invitations within 24 hours.
• Conduct thorough planning and research to ascertain all relevant information and ensure all arrangements and details are tailored to fit the needs of each event.
• Coordinate with appropriate individuals to facilitate arrangements for site and facility selection for internal events.
• Serve as an escort for the duration of the scheduled events.
• Coordinate accommodations/meeting space, audio-visual, administrative room, VIP Rooms, billeting, and group movements for conference events.
• Provide on-site logistical support for each event including site preparation.
• Engagement: Support high-level military and civilian, foreign, and domestic visits/functions, ceremonies and special events hosted by leadership. Prepare visit specific presentations, briefing books, slick sheets, and agendas. Manage visit dry runs, read ahead materials, prep packages, placemats, presentations, and briefing material.
• Planning must be completed for three (3) business days prior to the event.
• Track and manage both internal and external engagements for Senior Leadership to include schedules, agendas, and planning materials.
• Provide both formal and informal briefings to visiting groups and individuals which convey useful information, including museum tours. Provide support to the Geospatial Intelligence Hall of Fame Award Program to include:
• Publicize the call for nominations on internal/external platforms.
• Process and consolidate nomination packages.
• Submit a slate of candidates for membership to the Hall of Fame Selection Board.
• Review the list of potential inductees and coordinate IG review.
• Serve as Secretary to the Hall of Fame Selection Board.
• Plan, publicize and oversee the annual awards program.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications include:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Education: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 2+ years of professional experience or relevant internships in a, public relations or journalism setting. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have 2+ years of direct public affairs or journalism experience.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities with an eagerness to draft, edit, and proofread materials.
• Attention to Detail: A high degree of accuracy and thoroughness when completing tasks such as compiling media clips, maintaining contact lists, or scheduling posts.
• Organizational Skills: The ability to assist with multiple tasks and prioritize assignments effectively in a fast-paced support role.
• Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite). Must be familiar with major social media platforms (e.g., X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook).