Public Affairs Specialist

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Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, USA
In-Office
110K-125K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace
The Role
Supports strategic communications and public affairs for a Department of the Air Force division. Responsibilities include managing messaging and content, drafting press releases and articles, planning ceremonies and conferences, coordinating outreach campaigns, supporting exhibits, and strengthening relationships with government, industry, academia, Congress, and international stakeholders.
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Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Public Affairs Specialist providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM) at WPAFB in Dayton, OH. Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM’s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.

As a Public Affairs Specialist your duties include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Support the planning and execution of strategic programs. This role encompasses strategic communications, public affairs, outreach, and event planning.

  • Manage communications content, coordinate high-visibility events, and strengthen stakeholder engagement across government, industry, academia, and international partners.

  • Support and manage events, outreach programs, campaigns, ceremonies, and assignments.

  • Manage message content to ensure consistency across the division.

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute special events (e.g., ceremonies, official visits), ensuring all required activities are completed and aligned with the government lead and stakeholders.

  • Support all division conference exhibit activities.

  • Contribute to division strategic initiatives, including drafting press releases and articles, developing communications strategies, and leading strategic design for major events and conferences.

  • Coordinate community and stakeholder relations and lead execution of the division’s strategic community outreach plan to stakeholders, including industry, Congress, academia, and international organizations.

Required Qualifications:

  • U.S. Citizenship

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field and

     3+ years of experience with at least 3 years working in the DoW.

  • Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance with current SCI eligibility

 Preferred Qualifications:

  • Extensive experience in DoW public affairs, protocol, and event management.

  • Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to produce press releases, news articles, and speeches across multiple media.

  • Knowledge of agency program planning, funding, and management information systems.

Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: Onsite

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Salary Range (only if required**):  $110,000 - $125,000

The salary range information is a general guideline only.  Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

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Benefits: 


Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.  



Applying to Torch Technologies: 


Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. 



If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies. 

Skills Required

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field
  • At least 3 years of experience, including 3 years working in the Department of War
  • Top Secret security clearance with current SCI eligibility
  • Ability to maintain the required security clearance
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The Company
HQ: Huntsville, AL
722 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Founded in October 2002, Torch is a 100% employee-owned business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Our commitment to our employees results in a retention rate well over 90% and helps ensure our customers experience a stable work force. Our outstanding fringe benefits package helps recruit, retain and sustain our workforce. Torch has received national and local recognition for its business performance, workplace environment, and ethical business practices. In 2021, Torch was named one of the Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services for the sixth year by Great Place to Work. Torch was also recognized as the 2021 ESOP Company of the Year by the New South Chapter of The ESOP Association for a second time. Torch was a recipient of the 2021 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award by the DCSA. Bloomberg Government also listed Torch in its annual “Top 200” for the fifth year. In 2020, Torch became the only four-time recipient of the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Business Ethics in the North Alabama region. Great Place to Work named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Parents, and Great Place to Work and Fortune named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Millennials in 2020. Torch was also ranked on the Inc. 5000 list for the fourteenth consecutive year in 2020. Washington Technology listed Torch in its “Top 100” Government Contractors ranking for the sixth consecutive year. Torch was also selected for a 2020 Colorado Springs Business Journal “Best in Business” award. In 2019, Torch was ranked on the Entrepreneur 360 list for the third consecutive year. In 2018, Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine named Torch a Best Medium Workplace for the third consecutive year. Torch was also named a winner of the 2018 Best Places to Work in Huntsville award for the fifth time. In 2016, Torch was named one of America’s Best Small Companies by Forbes.

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