Public Relations Specialist (53404)

Join a company where excellence meets opportunity! At MIRACORP, we don’t just provide services to the federal government, we set the gold standard in quality and reliability. What truly sets us apart? Our people. We believe our employees are the cornerstone of everything we achieve. That’s why we invest in talent, innovation, and leadership, fostering a workplace where your contributions make a real impact.

MIRACORP is seeking a highly skilled Public Relations Specialist to lead strategic communication initiatives and manage high-impact projects. This hybrid role requires a professional who excels in crafting compelling messages, engaging diverse audiences, and ensuring communication projects are planned, executed, and delivered on time. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public relations, project management with PMP certification, and a deep understanding of healthcare or public sector communications.

*This position is contingent upon contract award*

Essential Functions

• Strategic Communications & Public Affairs: Develop, implement, and evaluate strategic communication plans and public affairs initiatives that promote organizational programs, services, and priorities while supporting Military Health System (MHS) and Defense Health Agency (DHA) communication objectives.
• Public Relations & Content Development: Research, write, edit, and coordinate press releases, news articles, speeches, talking points, briefings, newsletters, and other communication materials, ensuring accurate, consistent messaging across internal and external audiences.
• Media Relations & Public Engagement: Manage media inquiries, coordinate interviews and media visits, support press conferences and community outreach activities, and maintain relationships with media representatives, military organizations, healthcare stakeholders, and community partners.
• Communications Project Management: Plan, coordinate, and oversee multiple public affairs projects, communication campaigns, and outreach initiatives, managing schedules, resources, stakeholder input, and deliverables to ensure timely execution and measurable results.
• Digital Communications & Content Management: Develop, review, and coordinate content for organizational websites, intranet platforms, and social media channels, ensuring alignment with established communication strategies, organizational standards, and public affairs requirements.
• Crisis Communications & Leadership Support: Support leadership in developing communication strategies for sensitive, emerging, or high-profile issues, including crisis response, emergency management communications, and matters involving significant public or media interest.
• Stakeholder Coordination, Reporting & Evaluation: Collaborate with DHA, military treatment facilities, public affairs offices, and subject matter experts to coordinate messaging, monitor media coverage, evaluate communication effectiveness, prepare reports, and obtain required approvals before public release.