Public Affairs Specialist (Navy)

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to provide full-time technical and professional support services at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) in Norfolk, VA.

This position is contingent upon contract award, anticipated for September 2026.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Executive Staff, Commanding Officer (CO), Executive Officer (XO), and Executive Director (ED), Department Heads, Public Affairs Division Head and command personnel to maintain a robust Public Affairs program.
• Provide support in conceptualizing, planning, administering and evaluating the program's "voice" to the industry and the public.
• Provide professional photography, video, and audio services for command events then develop, write, edit and submit articles for publication in regional Navy newspaper, MARMC Monthly newsletter, CNRMC, NAVSEA and Navy news websites.
• Create, develop, and provide invitations, tickets, flyers, booklets, programs and pamphlets for special events.
• Participate in crisis communications for the command by supplying pertinent information to civilian Public Affairs for dissemination to media.
• Serve as member(s) of the MARMC Fire Response Team (FRT) and as a Public Affairs representative in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Provide support at the site of an incident to assist with the control of media and support at the site of an incident to assist with the control of media and provide timely facts of the incident as well as provide digital photographs.
• Serve as a customer service advocate.
• Update and maintain the command web calendar with all command events.
• Maintain the scrolling banner in CEP-200.
• Update the command's information/weather advisory line weekly or as needed to inform the command of base closures or delays due to inclement weather.
• Establish storyboard, professional photographs, and conduct interviews for products.
• Set up event sites and audio equipment for award ceremonies, changes of command, or other large events.
• Create, upload and maintain slide presentations on the MARMC website.
• Update and maintain Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and all Digital Signage. Create how-to learning and advertising trifolds.
• Respond timely and appropriately to requests for information concerning agency programs and services.
  
  

Location: Onsite at Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) in Norfolk, VA.

Typical Physical Activity: Mix of desk/computer work in an office environment and visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: repetitive motion, traversing shipboard environments (e.g. confined spaces, ladders, hatches), or vision.

Typical Pay Range: The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $60,000 – $75,000/year. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.

Existing SECRET Security Clearance Required: This position requires an existing active or interim Secret security clearance prior to hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position. A candidate without a clearance but with highly relevant experience may be considered, but still must obtain a clearance prior to hire.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in communication, political science, or English
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of writing, editing and communicating principles, practices and techniques for both print and electronic media.
• Two (2) years of experience in conceiving, developing, researching, writing and editing a wide range of publications and materials, including technical magazines and newsletters, demonstrating knowledge in Associated Press (AP) and U.S. Navy styles, as well as communication principles and techniques related to Navy public affairs.
• Knowledge of the methods of professional photography and other types of digital imaging.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding industry.
• Experience in developing new written and electronic information to include public affairs communication plans, news releases, speeches, scripts, feature stories, fact sheets, brochures, invitations, tickets, programs, flyers, and booklets that increase communication with the agency's audiences.
• Experience producing and editing Podcast material.
• Experience making on-the-spot presentations to audiences with opposing points of view or erroneous understanding of agency positions.
• Experience with disseminating written informational materials through a variety of media (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Digital Signage).
• Experience with establishing and enhancing intercommunication between management and its audiences.
• Experience in the production of high-resolution still and video images that are constructed of a wide variety of materials, sometimes oversized, and generally difficult to photograph, scan, or film.
• Experience in operating photographic and digital imaging equipment to create accurate and professional color proofs and presentation prints.
• Experience in creation of documents in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Publisher.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite programs such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, and Premiere.
• Familiar with the most recent editions of the Associated Press Stylebook and the U.S. Navy Style Guide.

Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and traditional/Roth options
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options) + TRICARE Supplemental Coverage
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Legal Resources
• ID Theft Benefits
• Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
• Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation’s most complex military, public sector and industry challenges.

THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities . THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at [email protected] or (571) 215-0077.