Public Affairs & Visual Information Lead (Fleet Readiness)

The Leading Niche; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leading Niche in San Diego seeks a skilled professional to oversee force-wide public affairs and OPTASK VI program support, focusing on equipment readiness, inventory accountability, policy coordination and fleet training.

You will assist the CNSP PAO and Force Mass Communication Specialist in sustaining mission-ready visual information capabilities across afloat and ashore commands, developing policy documents and coordinating training activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience in public affairs/visual information program support and logistics.
• Ability to develop policy documents and coordinate multiple units.
• Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support PAO and Force Mass Communication Specialist with PA/VI program management, readiness assessments and implementation of operational visual information requirements.
• Draft and update Force-level PA/VI policies, instructions and naval messages in coordination with COMPACFLT guidance.
• Maintain and modernize AEL standards and equipment recommendations for OPTASK VI and UPAR capabilities.
• Administer force-wide tracking and quarterly inventory reviews of shipboard multimedia/visual information equipment, including AMMPS reporting and equipment condition.
• Track headquarters equipment custody, check-in/out, loan records, inspections and transfer logs; retain PAO authority for final DD Form 1149 execution/signature.
• Coordinate equipment troubleshooting, warranty or depot repair and lifecycle planning.
• Collaborate with ATG Pacific and COMPACFLT specialists to organize visual information readiness training and deployment certification support.
• Update training syllabi, inspection criteria and readiness measures; provide OPTASK VI instruction to VIPER teams and UPARs.
• Plan or support visual information training events across fleet concentration areas (San Diego, Pearl Harbor, Everett, Yokosuka, Sasebo).

Skills

Public affairs operations

Visual information program management

Policy coordination

Inventory control & logistics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Leading Niche in San Diego seeks a skilled professional to oversee force-wide public affairs and OPTASK VI program support, focusing on equipment readiness, inventory accountability, policy coordination and fleet training.

You will assist the CNSP PAO and Force Mass Communication Specialist in sustaining mission-ready visual information capabilities across afloat and ashore commands, developing policy documents and coordinating training activities.