Public Affairs Coordinator with Security Clearance

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Job description

Overview The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) directs the worldwide overseas building program for the Department of State. Working with other offices and bureaus, foreign affairs agencies, and Congress, OBO's challenge is to set worldwide priorities for the design, construction, acquisition, maintenance, use, and sale of real properties and the use of sales proceeds. OBO requires additional services to manage public and media information regarding OBO. These individuals will work in the Office of External Affairs (OBO/EA). EA serves as OBO's public affairs and press liaison, and industry affairs. EA coordinates with other OBO offices on matters relating to, industry, and other U.S. government agencies, media, press, public and host nation governments at diplomatic facilities around the world. External Affairs (EA) drives messaging and connects the dots between OBO leadership, diplomatic projects, Department of State and post public affairs, industry stakeholders, press, and the general public. External Affairs tells the story of how OBO provides the most effective facilities for U.S. diplomacy abroad. The effort that will be supported by this task order includes managing the industry relations portfolio to ensure that any related questions, media requests, and internal meetings are effectively coordinated and scheduled. Responsibilities Planning, organizing, analyzing all social media platforms. Monitoring and analyzing online conversations and sentiment at a national or global level and making strategic adjustments to the organization's digital presence accordingly. Manages Capability Conversations within Industry portfolio. Supports Director, Deputy Director, Public Affairs Specialists, and Industry Engagement Advisor with event production logistics, administrative tasks, scheduling meetings, technical support, and travel. Drafts and submits Broadcasts and Department notices. Triages public and internal clearances. Triages EA email. Qualifications Must be a U.S. citizen. Exceptional written and oral communication skills, as well as skills in analysis and interpersonal relations. Experience managing social media for the public sector. Experience with public-private partnerships. Proficient in Microsoft Teams, Webex, Zoom for Government, and other tech support. Hyper-organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.

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