Public Affairs Specialist

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to provide support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).

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.

The Public Affairs Specialist will support the planning and execution of strategic programs. This role encompasses strategic communications, public affairs, outreach, and event planning. The specialist will manage communications content, coordinate high-visibility events, and strengthen stakeholder engagement across government, industry, academia, and international partners.

This is a Full-Time position located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers. 

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen
• Top-Secret Clearance with current SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's or master's degree in related field
• 3+ years of experience with at least 3 years working in the DoD
  • Extensive experience in DoD 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