Public Affairs Strategist — Indo-Pacific Exercise Planning

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC; Hawaii; On-site; USD 128,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is seeking a Public Affairs Planning Specialist in Aiea, Hawai`i for a 6-month temporary assignment. The role supports USINDOPACOM planning operations, develops PA guidance and talking points, and coordinates with interagency PA offices.

The candidate must possess TS/SCI eligibility, a valid driver's license and passport, and strong strategic PR capabilities. Responsibilities include creating public affairs guidance, attending planning conferences (IPC, MPC, FPC),

Qualifications

• Educational background in communications, public affairs/relations, journalism, history, marketing, political science, and/or international affairs
• Must have a valid driver’s license and passport
• Experience with MS Office Suite 365 and SharePoint

Responsibilities

• Provide Public Affairs planning services in support of USINDOPACOM planning operations
• Develop PA and communications strategies and guidance for OAIs and operation plans
• Attend meetings and planning sessions including TS/SCI classified access
• Support real world contingencies at TS/SCI level
• Coordinate PA guidance and talking points for weekly/biweekly battle rhythm meetings
• Write, review, and edit PA products daily (COMPLANS, PAG, TPs)
• Submit PA documents via TMS for review within 7 days
• Attend IPC/MPC/FPC planning conferences
• Develop PA strategies for OAIs and write PAG/TPs daily
• Coordinate with J0PAC media ops team
• Provide input to PA guidance for Country Plans and Campaigns
• Review FOIA and DOPSR requests and provide PA guidance
• Conduct DOPSR reviews and provide Public Release determinations
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Strategic planning

Public affairs

Briefing

Communication strategies

MS Office 365

SharePoint

Team collaboration

Public affairs guidance

Education

Bachelor degree or higher in communications/public affairs/rel

Tools

MS Office Suite 365

SharePoint

Job description

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is seeking a Public Affairs Planning Specialist in Aiea, Hawai`i for a 6-month temporary assignment. The role supports USINDOPACOM planning operations, develops PA guidance and talking points, and coordinates with interagency PA offices.

The candidate must possess TS/SCI eligibility, a valid driver's license and passport, and strong strategic PR capabilities. Responsibilities include creating public affairs guidance, attending planning conferences (IPC, MPC, FPC),