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Public Affairs and Strategic Communications Analyst

Public Affairs and Strategic Communications Analyst
Organization: CACI
Location: Washington, DC
Date Posted: 07/12/2024

### The Opportunity

CACI is seeking a Public Affairs and Strategic Communications Analyst to provide support to the Program Executive Office (PEO) Aircraft Carriers. The Program Executive Officer for Aircraft Carriers is tasked with supporting the design, development, construction, modernization, and life cycle management of Aircraft Carriers for the Navy. PEO Aircraft Carriers has dual responsibilities reporting to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (RDA) and Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command.

### Responsibilities

In support of PEO Aircraft Carriers, the candidate will assist the PEO Aircraft Carriers Communications Director by providing support in coordinating, monitoring and gathering information, preparing responses, reviewing publications, maintaining databases, drafting public affairs articles, executing a communication plan, assisting with developing and supporting multimedia presentations, and compiling metrics. Responsibilities include:

– Coordinate efforts with various government, contractor, and industry organizations, primarily in the Washington DC area.
– Develop articles to highlight PEO Aircraft Carriers accomplishments and educate the public on PEO Carriers mission.
– Track public affairs, media events and releases, and congressional affairs impacting PEO Aircraft Carriers programs.
– Develop master strategic planning and communications plan for PEO Aircraft Carriers.
– Develop public affairs material to promote and highlight the successes of the PEO and its four program offices.
– Assist in developing PEO speeches, presentations, and public affairs media and material.
– Assist in drafting prepared testimony.
– Attend congressional hearings in support of PEO Aircraft Carriers programs and related interest items, and draft and distribute summaries for review by key PEO Aircraft Carriers personnel.
– Manage and generate content for the PEO LinkedIn account.
– Manage and generate the PEO SharePoint site for internal communications.
– Review and analyze congressional language, identify language of interest or impact to PEO Aircraft Carriers efforts, provide summary of language and pertinent analysis, and distribute to PEO Aircraft Carriers and stakeholders as appropriate.
– Provide information for congressional and other senior government officials.
– Maintain weekly strategic communications tracking system to ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables.
– Maintain program records and files in hard copy or electronic format as appropriate and directed.
– Engage directly with Deputy and Principal Assistant program managers to develop, execute, and enhance communications strategies.
– Work across the PEO to ensure communications are consistent and current.
– Coordinate, gather information, and draft responses to foreign government inquiries as required.
– Coordinate, gather information, and draft responses to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) inquiries.
– Draft press packets for distribution to media representatives after government review and approval.
– Investigate potential sources for PEO Aircraft Carriers representation (speaking engagements, press releases, and displays).

### Qualifications

**Required:**

– Prior DoD Public Affairs or Communications experience, preferably with the US Navy
– Strong writing and editing skills
– DoD or Navy speech writing and print media experience
– Digital media experience
– BS and 7+ years’ experience
– Active DoD Secret Clearance

**Desired:**

– DAU Program Management Level I
– Basic photography skills

### 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, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

**An environment of trust:**
CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll 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 nation’s 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.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
Learn more about CACI [here].

### 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. Learn more [here](https://www.caci.com).

The proposed salary range for this position is:
$71,500 – $150,200

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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