Public Affairs Specialist

Status: Contingent upon contract award        

Location: Hampton Roads

Start date: September 1

Security Clearance: Secret

Salary range: $85,000 to $115,000

Travel: Minimal travel as required to support customer meetings and mission requirements.

Why Vectrona:

Vectrona is a mission-driven systems, technology, and operational solutions company built for people who want their work to matter. As proud Americans, we support national security missions that strengthen our institutions and help safeguard our nation’s security and prosperity. We challenge assumptions, seek out hard problems, and bring together people, processes, software, technology, training, and operational expertise to create solutions that simplify the complex and help others succeed. Our culture values integrity, ownership, personal leadership, sound judgment, teamwork, curiosity, and the willingness to step up when something important needs to get done. 

Why This Work Matters:

The Public Affairs Specialist helps tell the story of the Navy mission and ensures the right information reaches the right audiences at the right time. This position sits at the intersection of strategic communication, leadership engagement, public trust, and mission visibility. Through clear, accurate, and compelling communication, the Public Affairs Specialist helps ensure command priorities and accomplishments are understood while strengthening connections with personnel, stakeholders, the media, and the public. This role helps the command communicate with purpose in both routine and high-pressure environments while protecting credibility and building confidence in the mission and the people behind it.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Develop, write, edit, and publish news releases, feature stories, newsletters, speeches, social media content, and other communication products in accordance with Navy Public Affairs guidance and Associated Press style.
• Provide professional photography, videography, audio production, and multimedia support for command events, ceremonies, and official activities.
• Manage and maintain command websites, social media platforms, digital signage, web calendars, and other communication channels to ensure timely dissemination of information.
• Design and produce promotional materials, brochures, invitations, programs, flyers, presentations, and other visual communication products using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Collaborate with command leadership to develop communication strategies that promote mission objectives and enhance engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support crisis communication and emergency response efforts by serving as a Public Affairs representative, coordinating media activities, and providing timely information during incidents.
• Coordinate audiovisual support and event setup for command ceremonies, public events, and leadership engagements.
• Respond to public and media inquiries while providing professional customer service and maintaining effective relationships with Government personnel and external organizations.

Preferred Education/Degree:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Political Science, or a related field.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in public affairs, communications, journalism, or media relations, preferably supporting the Department of Defense or U.S. Navy.
• Experience developing communication plans, news releases, newsletters, speeches, feature stories, brochures, and digital content for multiple audiences.
• Proficiency in professional photography, videography, digital imaging, podcast production, and multimedia editing.
• Experience managing websites, social media platforms, digital signage, and other electronic communication channels.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and Audition.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher.
• Familiarity with the Associated Press Stylebook, U.S. Navy Style Guide, and Navy Public Affairs policies and procedures.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively represent the command in both routine and crisis communication environments.
• Knowledge of Navy operations, shipbuilding, or ship maintenance environments is highly desirable.

VECTRONA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

All Vectrona employment is contingent upon the individual providing legal proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States and satisfactory background check results.

Employment with Vectrona is “at will” in accordance with Federal/State laws.

Vectrona provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment. In addition to federal law requirements, Vectrona complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.