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Public Affairs Specialist

CACI International, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 22021

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Job Title: Public Affairs Specialist

Job Category: Communications

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

You will support the Public Affairs team for a mission-focused U.S. Government Intelligence Community customer, serving as a primary

feature writer and strategic communicator

responsible for producing high-quality, articles and storytelling products. This role requires translating complex, technical, and often classified-adjacent topics into clear, engaging narratives for a diverse internal workforce and senior leadership audience.

Your work will directly enhance workforce awareness, mission transparency (as appropriate), and organizational engagement by delivering polished, publication-ready content aligned with strict editorial standards, IC style guidance, and leadership messaging priorities.

The ideal candidate is a skilled writer and communications professional with deep experience in

Public Affairs, internal communications, and strategic messaging

within high-tempo, sensitive environments.

Responsibilities:

Draft and publish

weekly featured articles and mission stories , often on technical or operational topics, in collaboration with subject matter experts and program leadership Translate complex intelligence, technology, and mission-related information into clear, accurate, and engaging content for broad internal audiences Maintain and enforce editorial and organizational

style standards

to ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality across all publications Develop and execute

strategic communication plans

and associated content, including articles, newsletters, blogs, web content, social media posts, and multimedia messaging Provide end-to-end internal communications support to promote workforce engagement, transparency, and cross-organizational information sharing Draft

executive communications , including speeches, talking points, leadership messages, and key strategic narratives Support internal blogs, newsletters, websites, and digital publications, ensuring timely and mission-aligned content delivery Partner with designers and multimedia teams to produce visually compelling graphics, layouts, and digital storytelling products Coordinate and facilitate internal communications working groups to ensure messaging alignment across directorates and stakeholder offices Provide strategic communications counsel to senior leadership on messaging, outreach, and engagement approaches Support internal and external outreach initiatives, event communications, and campaign messaging as required Conduct communications assessments, audience analysis, and market research to evaluate effectiveness and refine messaging strategies Assist with rapid-turn, high-visibility communication taskings in a dynamic, high-pressure IC environment Qualifications:

Required:

Active

TS/SCI with Polygraph

(required) Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, or related field with

8+ years

of relevant experience, OR Master's degree with

6+ years

of relevant experience Demonstrated experience supporting

Intelligence Community or U.S. Government

communications or public affairs programs Proven track record of

high-volume article writing, editing, and editorial production

under tight deadlines Strong ability to simplify complex, technical, or mission-sensitive topics into accessible content for diverse audiences Experience managing multiple concurrent taskings in a fast-paced, high-tempo environment with short-notice requirements Exceptional written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills Desired:

Prior experience as a

journalist, editor, or managing editor

Experience drafting communications for

senior executives or mission leadership Familiarity with IC communications platforms (SharePoint, internal publications, classified content workflows) Experience with multimedia storytelling, digital content, and visual communications tools

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless.

So is ours.

Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is: $78,700 - $165,200

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.