Public Affairs Specialist (Level III)

Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) is not just another tech company. Were a community of innovators, engineers, analysts and business professionals working together with our customers to tackle the most complex challenges. For more than 20 years weve supported critical Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), Federal Civilian missions and global, multi-national corporations. We specialize in supporting our clients in the Intelligence, Technology, Defense, AI/ML, and Data Science fields. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we need some amazing new professionals to join our team. In particular, we are seeking an experienced Public Affairs Specialist (Level III) to primarily support our program.

Seniority of this role: Mid-Senior

Clearance Required for this role: Secret

Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) is seeking an experienced Public Affairs Specialist III to support communications and public affairs efforts for government programs at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategic communications initiatives that effectively convey mission priorities across internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and communicator with experience in federal or DoD environments, capable of producing high-quality content across multiple platforms while supporting leadership engagement, community relations, and digital media strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communications plans aligned with program and organizational objectives
• Create high-quality written content across multiple mediums, including:
  • Articles and press releases
  • Fact sheets and briefing materials
  • Executive correspondence and messaging
  • Speech writing and leadership communications
• Collaborate with creative teams to produce visual communications products supporting headquarters and program-level initiatives
• Serve as a peer reviewer for communications products to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency
• Lead community relations efforts, including planning and execution of outreach initiatives
• Manage and oversee digital and social media platforms, including:
  • Content planning and development
  • Publishing and posting
  • Performance tracking and analytics assessment
• Utilize social media analytics tools to evaluate engagement and optimize content strategies
• Support development of communication materials for senior leadership and Program/Product Managers
• Manage and track communications-related taskers and deliverables
• Operate effectively under tight deadlines and short suspense requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in public affairs, public relations, or a related field
  • OR 10 years of relevant military service in a related field
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing communications strategies
• Proven experience publishing written materials such as press releases, articles, and official communications
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing digital and social media platforms, including analytics tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure in a fast-paced environmen

Preferred Qualifications

• DINFOS accreditation or similar professional certification
• Portfolio of published articles or communications products
• Experience supporting DoD, Army, or Intelligence Community organizations
• Familiarity with tools such as:
  • SharePoint
  • PowerPoint
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Canva or similar content creation platforms
• Experience supporting senior leadership communications and high-visibility initiatives

Salary is commensurate with experience. An estimated salary range for this requisition is: $75-110k.

Who we are:
ABSC is a technology and services company that combines the agility of a small business with proven processes refined over more than two decades in business. We specialize in supporting public sector clients in the Intelligence, Defense, Health, and Safety areas. Our team stands ready to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel, and solutions to help advance our federal government customers driving innovation, agility, and security across all mission areas.

Some of our benefits include:

Generous weeks of PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays

Retirement Planning 401k Fully Vested with Match

Annual Health and Wellness Allowance buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on us

Career Development Annual Funds to spend on Education and Training

Volunteer Time Off Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choice

Charitable Match ABSC matches an employees donation to a qualifying charity

Referral Program We pay for internal and external referrals!

LOV Awards Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program

Apply to join our team today! We are always looking to grow our team - if you know someone who is seeking a new career opportunity, please share this job opening with them! ABSC offers generous external referral bonuses. You dont need to be an employee to benefit from our Referral Program!

*ABSC is a proud V3, Virginia Values Vets, member which recognizes our commitment to hiring Veterans. If you are a veteran, please be sure to include that in your application. Thank you! *

Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.