Public Relations Specialist – Bethesda, MD

Public Relations Specialist – Bethesda, MD

Work Location

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC)
Bethesda, Maryland

This position is expected to be performed onsite at WRNMMC.

Position Details

• Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance Requirements: Unclassified position. Must satisfy TIER II/non-critical sensitive background investigation/suitability requirements and CAC/network access requirements, as applicable.
• Type of Employment: Full-Time
• Positions Available: 1 FTE
• Period of Performance: Base Period: September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027, with potential option periods.
• Estimate Pay: $50.70 per hour
• Paid Time Off per Year: Up to 80 hours per year, occurring on day one.
• Sick Leave per Year: Up to 56 hours per year, occurring on day one.
• Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays

Working Hours

Working hours are typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays and authorized Federal facility closures. Working hours are subject to change at the base's discretion. Occasional after-hours support may be required for contingency operations, exercises, or other mission requirements.

Summary of Duties

The Public Relations Specialist will provide strategic public affairs and communications support for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

The position will develop press materials, manage media relations, support interviews and events, develop stakeholder messaging, conduct media analysis, support crisis communications, manage web and social media communications, develop communications plans, cultivate partnerships, prepare reports, and provide strategic communications counsel.

Qualifications
(Copies of all applicable certifications and resumes must be forwarded with your application.)

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of public affairs, communications, project-management, or related professional experience.
• Strong professional writing and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated project-management capabilities.
• Experience with digital communications tools and platforms.
• Healthcare and/or military communications experience is desirable.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder-management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in high-visibility and time-sensitive communications environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic public affairs and communications initiatives.
• Draft press releases, media materials, talking points, and related communications.
• Coordinate media relations and respond to communications requirements.
• Support interviews, media engagements, and organizational events.
• Develop stakeholder messaging and communications products.
• Conduct media monitoring and analysis.
• Support crisis and contingency communications.
• Develop content for websites and social media platforms.
• Develop and maintain communications plans.
• Build and maintain internal and external partnerships.
• Prepare communications reports, assessments, and briefings.
• Provide strategic communications counsel and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

ABOUT US:

Fidelity Partners is an Inc. 5000, USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org or call us at (210) 822-4005 or Join our Team.

Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws (EoE).