Public Affairs Planner
The CACI Public Affairs Planner will support the U.S. Central Command Public Affairs office, serving as the principal advisor on all internal and external communication strategies and to support the command's theater objectives.
Responsibilities
- Maintain situational awareness of USCENTCOM's current and future planning priorities.
- Develop and coordinate written public affairs guidance (PAG) and talking points (TPs) on long-range issues and operations for senior USCENTCOM leadership.
- Develop supporting public affairs and communications strategies, and follow up with documentation to support USCENTCOM operational plans.
- Liaise with USCENTCOM J5 and J7 directorates regarding engagements and exercises in the AOR, including development of supporting public affairs plans.
- Coordinate and execute strategic communication seminars with AOR partner nations.
- Support emergent 24/7 shift surge requirements as directed by CCCI director.
- Develop and coordinate communication plans for CONUS and OCONUS military exercises.
- Assist in managing external media relationships and interactions, evaluating exercise communication successes and failures, and contributing to after-action reviews.
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.
- 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).
- Desired: Experience in the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility – Middle East or Central Asia.
- Desired: Previous COCOM experience.
- Desired: Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) or military planning experience.
- Desired: Joint professional military education (JPME).
What You Can Expect
- A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do.
- An environment of trust. You’ll have autonomy, flexible time off, and learning resources.
- A focus on continuous growth. We will advance our nation's missions and offer opportunities for career development.
Pay Range
The proposed salary range for this position is $78,000 - $163,800.
Benefits include healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
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 other protected characteristic.
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