Public Affairs Planner
Job Category: Communications
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US
The Opportunity
As a CACI Public Affairs Planner, you will support the U.S. Central Command Public Affairs office (CCPA) which serves as the principal adviser to the Commander on all internal and external communication strategies and to support the command's theater objectives. CCCI supports the command's 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).
Responsibilities
As a Public Affairs Planner, you will be responsible for maintaining situational awareness of USCENTCOM's 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 USCENTCOM's 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.
You 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.
You 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.
Qualifications
- Current Top Secret Security Clearance. Specialized Compartmented Information Eligible.
- 5-7 years of experience in developing public affairs plans and media campaigns.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Current U.S. passport.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in a dynamic and highly political environment is required.
- Must exhibit excellent organizational, time management, writing, editorial, and presentation skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and knowledge of newswriting style.
Desired
- Defense Information School (DINFOS) Public Affairs Officer Qualification Course (PAOQC).
- Previous experience in a country or area in the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility – Middle East or Central Asia.
- Previous COCOM experience.
- Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) or military planning experience.
- Joint professional military education (JPME).
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 $78,000 - $163,800
CIAC 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.
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