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 • Bachelor's 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. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. 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 employee's 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