Public Affairs Planner

divh2Public Affairs Planner/h2pAs a CACI Public Affairs Planner, you will support the U.S. Central Command Public Affairs office (CCPA) which serves as the principal advisor to the Commander on all internal and external communication strategies and to support the commands theater objectives. CCCI supports the commands obligation to keep the American people and regional audiences informed about USCENTCOM operations that lead to defeating our adversaries, improving regional stability and promoting and protecting U.S. interest in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility (AOR)./ppResponsibilities:/ppAs a Public Affairs Planner, you will be responsible for maintaining situational awareness of USCENTCOMs current and future planning priorities. In addition to developing and coordinating written public affairs guidance (PAG) and talking points (TPs) on long-range issues and operations for senior USCENTCOM leadership, planners will be responsible for developing supporting public affairs and communications strategies, followed up with documentation to support USCENTCOM operational plans. Planners should continually liaise with USCENTCOM J5 and J7 directorates with respect to USCENTCOM engagements and exercises in the AOR, including the development of supporting public affairs plans and coordinating those plans with both higher PA authorities and subordinate PA commands. Planners will be expected to participate in USCENTCOMs B2C2WG organizational construct as necessary, as well as support emergent 24/7 shift surge requirements, when necessary, in case of crisis events or as directed by CCCI director./ppYou will develop and coordinate communication plans for CONUS and OCONUS military exercises supporting the USCENTCOM J7 and USCENTCOM components exercise programs. You will participate in exercises, as needed, to manage and maintain external media relationships and interactions driving the USCENTCOM media relations strategy and assist in assessing exercise communication successes, failures, and effects providing feedback into after-action and lessons learned documents./ppYou will coordinate and execute strategic communication seminars with AOR partner nations. This includes working with Embassy country teams, JS Theater Security Cooperation experts, partner nation Ministry of Defense officials and partner military public affairs leadership./ppQualifications: Required:/pulliCurrent Top Secret Security Clearance. Specialized Compartmented Information Eligible./lili5-7 years of experience in developing public affairs plans and media campaigns./liliBachelors degree./liliCurrent U.S. passport./liliProficiency in Microsoft Office applications./liliAbility to exercise sound judgment in a dynamic and highly political environment is required./liliMust exhibit excellent organizational, time management, writing, editorial, and presentation skills./liliFluency in written and spoken English and knowledge of newswriting style./li/ulpDesired:/pulliDefense Information School (DINFOS) Public Affairs Officer Qualification Course (PAOQC)./liliPrevious experience in a country or area in the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility - Middle East or Central Asia./liliPrevious COCOM experience./liliJoint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) or military planning experience./liliJoint professional military education (JPME)./li/ulpWhat You Can Expect:/ppA culture of integrity./ppAt CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers missions and driven by a higher purpose to ensure the safety of our nation./ppAn environment of trust./ppCACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. Youll 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./ppA focus on continuous growth./ppTogether, we will advance our nations 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./ppPay Range:/ppThere 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./ppThe proposed salary range for this position is:/pp$78,000 - $163,800 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./p/div