Communication and Public Affairs Specialist

TL;DR

Communication and Public Affairs Specialist: Lead strategic communications for the Armed Services Blood Program with an accent on donor recruitment, outreach programming, and media engagement. Focus on developing annual strategies, crisis response protocols, and digital content aligned with DoD policies and regulatory requirements.

Location: Falls Church, VA. Must be a US citizen and able to obtain public trust clearance. Ability to travel.

Company

hirify.global' federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers.

What you will do

• Develop and execute annual ASBP communications strategy, campaign calendars, plans, and performance metrics.
• Design and implement targeted donor recruitment campaigns with digital and print outreach materials.
• Collaborate on promotional support for blood drives across military installations.
• Draft press releases, fact sheets, talking points, media advisories, and support leadership messaging.
• Develop crisis communication plans, response protocols, and educational content on blood safety.
• Manage digital platforms, social media channels, policy updates, and track outreach effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Communications, Journalism, Public Health, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in public affairs, strategic communications, or military communications.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a public trust clearance.
• Strong writing, editing, and executive briefing skills.
• Familiarity with federal communication policies and approval processes.
• Ability to travel.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting blood programs, healthcare organizations, or public health initiatives.
• Knowledge of donor recruitment strategy and community engagement.
• Proficiency in digital analytics tools and content management systems.
• Experience preparing senior leaders for media engagements.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability benefits, voluntary programs, HSA/FSA, and 401K retirement plan.
• Flexible work-life balance, professional development, performance recognition programs.
• Paid leave programs for full-time employees working at least 30 hours/week.
• Collaborative work environment embracing mission to provide benefits back to Seneca Nation members.