Employer: Metis
Location: Washington, DC
Job Code: 94
Duties:
•Provide support and onsite expertise related to the development and synchronization of communication strategies, objectives and themes for deliberate and contingency planning at the strategic and operational levels;
•Support working groups (WGs) and operational planning teams (OPTs) to ensure public affairs is integrated in command planning efforts;
•Use public affairs and strategic communication expertise, planning skills, knowledge of the CENTCOM AOR, and the information from the WGs and OPTs to support the Strategic Communications Plans;
•Work independently and in small groups in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines;
•Develop Public Affairs Guidance and exercise planning;
•Collaborate with J5-Strategic Engagements, CCCI, and other offices within USCENTCOM;
•Coordinate with OSD-Public Affairs and USCENTCOM Component Commands;
•Develop and review PA and SC Annexes for Operation Orders and Contingency Plans;
• create presentations and papers; perform situational analysis; and monitor trends and regional issues;
•Perform other planning-related duties.
Required Qualifications:
•Active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance
•Fluency in written and spoken English
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
•Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
•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.
•Five to seven years of professional experience in developing public relations and media campaigns.
Desired Qualifications:
•Defense Information School (DINFOS) Public Affairs Officer Qualification Course (PAO-QC)
•JOPES/Military planning experience
•Joint professional military education (JPME)
•Previous experience in a country/area in the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility