Public Outreach Specialist

Title

Public Outreach Specialist

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KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Public Outreach Specialist to join our team supporting a government client in Maryland. In this role you will be part of the Communication Services team.

Key Responsibilities

• Create/coordinate IARPA Director and Senior Leadership with outreach packages to include itinerary development, read-ahead material preparation and post-visit review and update.

• Provide expert support in coordinating events and executive visits with senior Government, Industry, and Academic officials.

• Contribute to professional and executive review public relations materials documents, and packages.

• Support IARPA Leadership in partner analysis for potential visit sites that would be beneficial to IARPA's research mission.

• Maintain IARPA Senior Leadership Outreach Visit Management and Tracking spreadsheet; record of date, location, and attendees of each visited location or speaking engagement.

• Update bimonthly IARPA's core news reporters list.

Qualifications

Required

• A CURRENT and ACTIVE TOP SECRET / SCI federal security clearance with Polygraph

• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience with IC or DoD public communications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Desired

• Experience supporting Executive level travel and meeting planning

• Experience in senior/executive leadership communications and decision management

• Ability to coordinate and prioritize several multiple ongoing projects

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Basic Compensation

$62,100 - $93,200

This range is for the Maryland area only

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR

A t KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.

These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.