Communications Synchronization Strategic Planner, DOD CENTCOM

ZipRecruiter; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexis is seeking an experienced Communications Synchronization Strategic Planner to support USCENTCOM. The role involves creating and coordinating communication strategies to enhance strategic messaging alignment. Ideal candidates should bring extensive planning experience in Public Affairs, Information Operations, and Key Leader Engagement.

Benefits

Healthcare insurance

Staff welfare benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of professional experience.
• Planning experience in Public Affairs, Information Operations, or Key Leader Engagements.
• Experience in developing strategic communication plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and synchronize communication strategies and plans.
• Manage Key Leader Engagement data and develop strategic messaging content.
• Present briefings to senior leadership on strategic communication matters.

Skills

Written and oral presentation skills

Job description

Job Description

Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world.

At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.

About the Position

Dexis is recruiting for an experienced Communications Synchronization Strategic Planner to support U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) in developing and synchronizing strategic communication efforts. The position focuses on integrating communication plans across Public Affairs, Information Operations, and Key Leader Engagement while ensuring alignment with U.S. Government strategic messaging. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

The Communications Synchronization Strategic Planner will develop and coordinate comprehensive communication strategies that support USCENTCOM objectives. This role involves managing Key Leader Engagement data, developing strategic messaging content, and ensuring synchronization of communication efforts between USCENTCOM, subordinate commands, Joint Staff, and interagency partners.

Key duties include:

• Develop and synchronize communication strategies and plans
• Provide expertise in Key Leader Engagement policy development
• Design and manage KLE tracking tools and databases
• Create communication initiatives, including themes, narratives, and audience identification
• Track and align USG strategic messaging across operations
• Develop Annex Y (Commander's Communication Strategy) for plans and orders
• Coordinate communication efforts across USCENTCOM directorates
• Present briefings to senior leadership on strategic communication matters

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience.
• At least five (5) years of planning experience in Public Affairs, Information Operations, Key Leader Engagements, or Civil Affairs
• Experience in developing strategic communication plans
• Strong written and oral presentation skills
• Appropriate security clearance (TS/SCI or Secret, depending on position)

Additional Qualifications

• Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) I completion
• Corporate Marketing experience
• Prior experience at USCENTCOM
• Knowledge of CENTCOM Area of Responsibility

Below is the pay range aligned with this position. When developing a range, Dexis evaluates compensation holistically, triangulating between external market research, our budget for the position, and internal equity to arrive at a figure that is fair and competitive. Offers within this range will be based on an individual candidate's qualification, relevant education and experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs.

Dexis pay range for this role: $100,000—$127,000 USD

Dexis is on a mission to help solve today's most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is "find a way or make a way" — that's how Dexis goes "all in." How will you?

If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!

Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for an interview.

Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, veteran status, citizenship, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.

As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.

If you are hired for a position that is paid from the Dexis home office, you will be required to submit proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine unless you qualify for a legally recognized medical or religious exception to the vaccine requirement. This does not apply to AL, AZ, FL, KS, MT, NH, ND, or TX.