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Summary This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of External Affairs. As a Public Affairs Specialist, you will be responsible for advancing DFC's media relations strategy, proactively pitching and doing targeted relationship building with the media, serving as a first point of contact for media inquiries, and advising top management on issues related to press and public affairs communications. Responsibilities As a Public Affairs Specialist (Media Relations Director), you will: Develop and implement comprehensive media relations strategies to enhance the visibility and reputation of the corporation. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with national and international media outlets, reporters, editors, and producers to promote accurate and favorable coverage of the corporation's activities. Proactively identify media opportunities and pitch stories to secure coverage that aligns with the corporation's strategic priorities. Serve as a point of contact for media inquiries, coordinating responses and interviews with the corporation's leadership and subject matter experts. Collaborate closely with the Press Secretary and Deputy Press Secretary to ensure consistency and coherence in messaging across all media channels. Monitor media coverage and industry trends to identify potential risks and opportunities, providing timely insights and recommendations to senior leadership. Please Note: This is a Bargaining unit position represented by AFGE, local 1534. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to: 1) Develop and implement comprehensive media relations strategies to enhance the visibility and reputation of an organization in an international context. 2) Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with national and international media outlets, reporters, editors, and producers to promote accurate and favorable coverage of an organization's activities. 3) Proactively identify media opportunities and pitch stories to secure coverage that aligns with strategic priorities and is targeted to reach specific audiences. 4) Serve as a key point of contact for media inquiries, coordinating responses and interviews with organizational leadership and subject matter experts. 5) Provide media training and support to the organization's senior leaders and staff to ensure effective communication with the press. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp). Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/verify/). Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for telework. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act. Stipulations of Employment: Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period. Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous: DFC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position.