Public Affairs Planner

## 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 advisor to the Commander on all internal and external communication strategies and supports 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 adversaries, improving regional stability, and promoting and protecting U.S. interests in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility (AOR).

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## 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 by documentation to support USCENTCOM operational plans.

Planners should continually liaise with USCENTCOM J5 and J7 directorates regarding 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 needed during crisis events or as directed by the 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.

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## Qualifications

### Required
– **Top Secret Clearance** — Current Top Secret Security Clearance; Sensitive Compartmented Information eligible.
– **Public Affairs Experience** — 5–7 years of experience developing public affairs plans and media campaigns.
– **Bachelor’s Degree**
– **U.S. Passport** — Current and valid.
– **Microsoft Office Proficiency**
– 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
– **DINFOS PAOQC** — Defense Information School Public Affairs Officer Qualification Course.
– Previous experience in a country or area within the USCENTCOM AOR (Middle East or Central Asia).
– Previous COCOM experience.
– **JOPES** or military planning experience.
– **JPME** — Joint Professional Military Education.

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## What You Can Expect

### A culture of integrity
At CACI, character and innovation are 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 — ensuring the safety of our nation.

### An environment of trust
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a flexible time‑off benefit and access to robust learning resources to help you achieve your ambitions.

### A focus on continuous growth
Together, we will advance our nation’s most critical missions, build on our long track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

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## Pay Range
There are many factors that can influence final salary, including geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

CACI offers competitive compensation, benefits, and learning and development opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, wellness, financial and retirement programs, family support, continuing education, and time‑off benefits.

**Proposed salary range:**
**$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.

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