Public Affairs Planning Specialist

Staffing Solutions Of Hawaii; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct-hire position

One-time signing bonus

Opportunity to work at USINDOPACOM

Exposure to international engagements

High-visibility role with senior execs

Job summary

Staffing Solutions of Hawaii seeks a Public Affairs Planning Specialist to join a dynamic team in Aiea, HI. The role is onsite with a fixed pay of $120,000 per year and requires 5+ years in public affairs or related planning roles.

Responsibilities include drafting guidance and plans, coordinating operations like OPLANS and EXORDs, and supporting high-tempo or crisis scenarios with cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with TS/SCI clearance required; security protocols familiar.
• Educational background in communications, public affairs, journalism, marketing or related field.
• Experience in strategic and operational planning for large-scale exercises or international events.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic communications plans and supporting materials.
• Draft Public Affairs Guidance, talking points, and comprehensive plans.
• Develop and coordinate OPLANS, FRAGOs, PLANORDs, EXORDs, and COMPLANs.
• Coordinate requirements through the Task Management System (TMS).
• Support FOIA and DOPSR review processes.
• Provide exercise planning support for IPC, MPC, and FPC conferences.
• Coordinate across stakeholders, deadlines, and concurrent projects.
• Support high-tempo and crisis-response activities, including non-standard hours.

Skills

Strategic advisor

Executive communication

Cross-functional coordination

Crisis management

Time management

Stakeholder relationships

Education

DoD TS/SCI clearance

Communications background

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Task Management System (TMS)

Job description

This is not a remote role. Applicants must be able to report to work on time as scheduled.

Position: Public Affairs Planning Specialist

Location: Aiea, HI (Onsite)

Pay: This position has a fixed rate of $120,000/year

Experience: 5+ years of experience in Public Affairs, strategic communications, or related planning-intensive roles required; 10+ years preferred.

Education

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance required.
• Educational background in communications, public affairs, journalism, marketing, political science, international affairs, or related field.

Type: Full-time; Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm or 9:00am to 5:00pm

Staffing Solutions of Hawaii is seeking a Public Affairs Planning Specialist to join a growing and dynamic team!

Job Description

• Develop strategic communications plans and supporting materials.
• Draft Public Affairs Guidance (PAG), talking points, and comprehensive communications plans.
• Develop and coordinate OPLANS, FRAGOs, PLANORDs, EXORDs, and COMPLANs.
• Coordinate and submit requirements through the Task Management System (TMS).
• Support FOIA and DOPSR review processes.
• Provide exercise planning support for IPC, MPC, and FPC conferences.
• Coordinate across multiple stakeholders, deadlines, and concurrent projects.
• Support high-tempo and crisis-response activities, including non-standard work hours as needed.

Position Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a valid driver's license and passport.
• Knowledge of U.S. military structure, culture, and terminology required.
• Experience with strategic and operational planning processes, including OPLANS, FRAGOs, PLANORDs, EXORDs, and COMPLANs.
• Experience supporting or leading planning for large-scale exercises, international events, or contingency scenarios strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint.
• Ability to access and participate in TS/SCI classified network environments and meetings.

Skills & Qualifications

• Seasoned strategic advisor who is comfortable influencing outcomes at the executive level.
• Polished communicator with the ability to develop concise executive-level inputs as well as detailed, multi-page planning documents.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to quickly build trust and credibility with senior leaders, international partners, and interagency stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative team player with strong cross-functional coordination skills.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to perform effectively in high-tempo or crisis environments.

Job Perks

• Direct-hire position.
• One-time signing bonus upon hire.
• Opportunity to work at USINDOPACOM, one of the most prestigious and high-impact military commands in the Pacific.
• Exposure to international engagements, bilateral partnership programs, and senior executive leadership.
• High-visibility role with a direct impact on Indo-Pacific strategic communications.

Staffing Solutions of Hawaii is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how work is bought, sold and delivered to enable access to the American Dream.

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