Public Affairs / Strategic Communications Specialist

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services.

The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients.

Public Affairs / Strategic Communications Specialist

Description of specific duties in a typical workday for this position:

• The Public Affairs / Strategic Communications Specialist provides strategic communication, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement support to Government organizations in support of mission objectives and organizational priorities. This role supports development, coordination, and execution of communication strategies that ensure accurate, timely, and consistent messaging for internal and external audiences.
• Responsibilities include planning and drafting strategic communications products such as talking points, briefings, press materials, internal communications, messaging frameworks, and leadership correspondence. The specialist ensures messaging aligns with Government policy, operational objectives, and approved guidance while supporting transparency and public awareness.
• The Public Affairs / Strategic Communications Specialist coordinates with Government leadership, program offices, public affairs officials, and subject matter experts to gather information, validate content, and ensure accuracy. The role supports review and clearance processes in accordance with Government public affairs and information release policies.
• Additional duties include supporting communication planning for events, initiatives, milestones, and organizational changes; developing visual and digital communication products as appropriate; monitoring communication effectiveness; and recommending improvements to enhance outreach and stakeholder engagement.
• All activities are performed in strict adherence to Government ethics rules, public affairs regulations, and SETA boundaries.

Requirements (Years of experience, Education, Certifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, English, Marketing, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting public affairs, strategic communications, or stakeholder engagement activities
• Demonstrated experience with:
  
  
  
  • Development of written and visual communication products
  • Supporting leadership messaging and briefings
  • Coordinating content review and approval processes
  • Communicating complex technical or programmatic information clearly
  
  
  
  
• Active Secret Clearance
  
  
  
  • Must be authorized to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
  
  
  
  

Nice to Have (skills that are not required, but nice to have):

• Experience supporting DoD, Army, or Federal organizations
• Familiarity with Government public affairs policies and clearance processes
• Experience supporting executive-level communications
• Experience with digital media, presentations, and visual communications tools

This is a full-time position paying a base salary, full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. To be considered for this position, please apply online with a resume.

OST is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, religion, gender, native origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.