PUBLIC AFFAIRS EXPERT
About Good Harbor Consulting
Good Harbor Consulting provides security consulting services for a broad range of clients—including Fortune 500 companies, governments, non-profits and industry associations, systems integrators, and innovative technology start-ups—in the fast-developing areas of homeland security, cyber security, critical infrastructure protection and counterterrorism. We provide analysis and practical security guidance across a range of programs, producing measurable results aimed at improving the security investments of our clients. Good Harbor’s team of consultants includes world-class experts with deep security experience in the public and private sectors.
About Good Harbor’s Risk Management Practice
Good Harbor Consulting, LLC has decades of government and private sector experience to address the most pressing security challenges facing government and business today. Our Washington-based firm brings together experts from the public and private sectors across a wide range of disciplines, including cyber security, counterterrorism, crisis management, critical asset protection, security convergence, private equity financing, and mergers and acquisitions. Our IT Security Consulting practice provides clients with leading-edge strategies and solutions to a wide range of IT security challenges. Through our extensive experience in the federal market and with leading IT security firms, venture capitalists, and systems integrators, Good Harbor is able to provide clients a competitive advantage to be "ahead of the curve" and well-positioned to capitalize on new security service opportunities.
Position Opening
Good Harbor is seeking a highly motivated individual with a background in public affairs / public relations for a government, military, or law enforcement agency and an interest in critical infrastructure protection and homeland security.
POSITION DETAIL
TITLE
Public Affairs Expert
LOCATION
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Competitive salary based on experience plus expatriate housing, transportation, health care, and education benefits package
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- BA in a related field, master’s degree preferred
- 5+ years related experience
- Experience working in international setting; experience working in the Middle East preferred
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance as well as within a team of clients and consultants in a fast-paced environment at a client site
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic working environment on multiple projects across functional areas
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communications (both written and oral) skills
- Consulting experience preferred but not required
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide support and advisory services to a new government security agency’s public relations function
- Advise and support the client on further developing the public affairs office’s policies and procedures
- Support the client’s communication activities with the public, including the media, military services, government agencies, and the general public
- Build public affairs / public relations capabilities within the client organization through programmed workshops and daily on-the-job interactions
- Coordinate with Good Harbor project management and team members on a daily basis to coordinate team’s delivery of multiple advisory services to client
Qualified candidates should e-mail or fax a resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to resumes@goodharbor.net, or (703) 812-9350. PLEASE INCLUDE THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. Good Harbor is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.
Posted: June 2008
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