Senior Public Affairs Exercise Planner

SAIC; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Public Affairs Exercise Planner located at Camp Smith in Hawaii to support USPACOM exercises and coordinate with diverse stakeholders to deliver effective communication strategies that strengthen regional partnerships and achieve exercise objectives.

The role involves integrating PA objectives into exercise scenarios, drafting PAGs and talking points, and providing PA guidance across CJIBs and CPXs while planning media engagements and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10+ years in related fields required.
• Experience in public affairs, media relations, or strategic communication.
• Familiarity with JELC, joint planning processes, and exercise planning methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Join the Joint Exercise Life Cycle to integrate PA objectives into exercise scenarios.
• Draft PAGs, talking points, and OPORD annex contributions while mitigating PA risks.
• Provide PA guidance and training to CJIBs, CPXs, and coordinate media engagements.

Skills

Public affairs planning

Media relations

Strategic communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Public Affairs Exercise Planner located at Camp Smith in Hawaii to support USPACOM exercises and coordinate with diverse stakeholders to deliver effective communication strategies that strengthen regional partnerships and achieve exercise objectives.

The role involves integrating PA objectives into exercise scenarios, drafting PAGs and talking points, and providing PA guidance across CJIBs and CPXs while planning media engagements and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.