Public Affairs Planner, Journeyman

The Opportunity:
Join a team dedicated to advancing national security through innovative irregular warfare and operations expertise. CACI is looking for individuals to join a program that delivers mission-critical advisory training and operational support services that help mission partners stay ahead of rapidly evolving global threats. Working across geographic and functional combatant commands these professionals play a vital role in developing integrating and sustaining mission-ready task forces that enhance joint force effectiveness and operational success.

This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact missions collaborate with experienced professionals and support strategic operations that strengthen our nations defense capabilities around the world. Candidates who thrive in dynamic environments embrace complex challenges and are committed to mission excellence will find meaningful opportunities for growth and impact within CACI and on this team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and synchronize Public Affairs (PA) strategies communication plans and outreach activities that support commander priorities operational objectives and strategic messaging goals.

• Advise senior leaders Public Affairs personnel and stakeholders on communication strategies audience engagement approaches messaging opportunities and media considerations.

• Integrate Public Affairs activities into operational planning processes to ensure alignment with campaigns operations exercises and engagement efforts.

• Develop and oversee public messaging products including press releases talking points media guidance communication plans briefing materials and digital content strategies.

• Coordinate with media organizations government agencies mission partners and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate timely and effective communication.

• Monitor media environments public sentiment emerging narratives and misinformation trends to identify risks opportunities and recommended response actions.

• Analyze communication performance metrics audience engagement data and campaign effectiveness to refine messaging and improve communication outcomes.

• Plan and support media engagements press conferences outreach campaigns leadership engagements and public affairs events to advance organizational objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 3 years of experience supporting Public Affairs Strategic Communications Media Relations Communications Planning or related mission areas.
  Demonstrated experience developing communication strategies media engagement plans public messaging products and executive communication materials.

• Experience coordinating with government agencies media organizations senior leaders and external stakeholders in support of communication objectives.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing strategic communication products briefings and decision-support materials for leadership.

Desired Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Communications Journalism Public Relations Strategic Communications International Relations or a related field.

• Experience supporting Combatant Commands Joint Task Forces Department of Defense organizations or government communication programs.

• Demonstrated experience integrating Public Affairs activities with Information Operations (IO) Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) strategic communications audience analysis or influence-related activities.

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 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.

An environment of trust.

CACI 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.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together 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.

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: