Telework eligibleFederal

Communications Specialist

Pentagon Force Protection Agency · Department of Defense

Miscellaneous Administration And Program

Salary
$121,785–$158,322/year
Grade
13
Work location
Telework eligible · Pentagon, Virginia
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 14, 2026
Apply by
Oct 19, 2026
Category
Miscellaneous Administration And Program

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Summary

The employee works with the Director, Corporate Communications Office in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing PFPA public information, internal information, and public affairs feedback programs; Director's correspondence, agency-wide programs and special events.

Duties

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: The employee makes recommendations on the creative use of non-print media to reach a wide range of audiences. The employee drafts: speeches, remarks, talking points, statements, graphics and other related documents for the PFPA Director and Deputy Director. The employee identifies opportunities for planning and executing communication events, nationwide, to spotlight PFPA's programs. Oversees all arrangements with the news media involving PFPA activities.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

How you will be evaluated

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position may requires a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Assessment. The SME assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Your eligibility and qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the SME Assessment required for this position. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Communication Planning Crisis Communication Content Development Engagement Digital and Electronic Media DOD PPP candidates using Application-Based Procedures: Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-4) dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-3) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-2) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-1) to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference.

About this listing

Pentagon Force Protection Agency has 3 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Pentagon, Virginia. See all Pentagon Force Protection Agency listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $121,785 to $158,322 a year. That covers GS-13 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 5 days, from Oct 14, 2026 to Oct 19, 2026. Among currently open Miscellaneous Administration and Program postings, the typical advertised window is about 13 days. As of Oct 16, 2026, it closes in 3 days.

Who can apply: current competitive-service federal employees, federal employees eligible for career transition programs, veterans and 4 other groups. This announcement is not open to the general public. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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