Job Description

Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking a Public Relations Subject Matter Expert with 5+ years of experience to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive . 

About the Role:

As the Public Relations Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting our Federal government client, you will be lead strategic communication efforts for biometric identity services. Your expertise will be critical in driving public relations strategies, developing multimedia content, and ensuring communication initiatives align with mission objectives. You will engage with stakeholders across government agencies to enhance communication regarding biometric identity services, ensuring alignment and consistency in messaging. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in national security efforts by enhancing public awareness and promoting the mission through strategic public affairs activities.

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):  

• Serve as a leader in executing public relations and strategic communications efforts related to biometric identity services, ensuring alignment with mission-critical objectives.
• Develop and implement strategic communications and public affairs plans, including messaging for both internal and external audiences, presentations, and digital content.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to craft public relations strategies, prepare talking points, and support events, including conferences, briefings, and media engagements.
• Lead the development of print and electronic content, including press releases, fact sheets, and social media content.
• Act as a liaison between government stakeholders and the contractor team, ensuring effective communication and collaboration in support of the mission.
• Provide technical and management leadership on public affairs initiatives, ensuring high-quality content and deliverables that align with government standards and protocols. 
• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive.

Location:
You will work as part of a dynamic team in Springfield, Virginia.  

Required Experience/Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public relations, communications, or a similar role with experience supporting government programs.
• Strong expertise in developing multimedia content for digital and print platforms, including press releases, websites, and social media.
• In-depth knowledge of government communication protocols, especially in the context of biometric identity services and public safety initiatives.
• Experience working with interagency and intergovernmental stakeholders across departments like DHS, Department of Justice, Department of State, and Department of Defense.
• Proven ability to lead high-impact communication projects that involve complex and large-scale biometric identity services.
• An active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS-SCI) access.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Experience with DHS Public Affairs Office procedures and protocols, and familiarity with biometric identity services.

Don’t think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don’t hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We're looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues.

About Us:

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team. 

Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence and inclusivity. We make a steadfast commitment to actively seek, recruit, and hire qualified candidates from these groups for our open positions. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call (202) 754-8120 or email recruiting@corneralliance.com. 

Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.

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*Approximate Salary Estimate: $124,000 - $150,000 annually

*The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

 

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