Strategic Communications Lead — Plans & KLE

Horizon Strategies LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Strategies LLC in Tampa, Florida, is seeking a Strategic Communications Planner to develop and synchronize communication strategies and plans for USCENTCOM theater operations.

You will manage KLE data, craft strategic messaging, coordinate with interagency partners, and prepare senior-level briefings. The role requires 5+ years in Public Affairs/IO/KLE/Civil Affairs, English fluency, and readiness for CONUS travel as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of planning experience in Public Affairs, Information Operations, Key Leader Engagements, or Civil Affairs.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Skills, knowledge, training, current certifications, and licenses necessary to perform the assigned PWS services.
• Common Access Card eligibility and completion of required Information Assurance training and USCENTCOM Staff Officer Orientation Course before network access.

Responsibilities

• Develop and synchronize communication strategies and plans.
• Provide subject matter expertise for Key Leader Engagement policies and recommend KLE management tools.
• Manage KLE data, read-outs, and strategic messaging content.
• Support communication initiatives and strategies, including themes, narratives, actions, activities, and key-audience identification.
• Track themes and messages from USG leaders and synchronize communication efforts in CONPLANs and OPLANs.
• Unify communications among USCENTCOM, subordinate commands, Joint Staff, and interagency partners.
• Integrate communication planning, operations, and assessments across Public Affairs, Information Operations, and KLE.
• Prepare oral and written presentations and senior-leader briefings.
• Develop and update Annex Y, Commander’s Communication Strategy, for CONPLANs, OPLANs, and OPORDs.
• Coordinate FOIA requests and MDRs for designated CCJ5 files.
• Safeguard classified and unclassified Government information, property, controlled forms, facilities, equipment, and materials.
• Maintain Government records separately from company records and comply with applicable federal records, FOIA, Privacy Act, DoD, and USCENTCOM requirements.
• Perform work to the PWS quality standards and correct identified product deficiencies within applicable performance thresholds.
• Support required contract deliverables and provide products to the designated government task lead, COR, or alternate COR through approved USCENTCOM channels.

Skills

Public Affairs

Information Operations

Key Leader Engagements

Civil Affairs

English fluency

Job description

Horizon Strategies LLC in Tampa, Florida, is seeking a Strategic Communications Planner to develop and synchronize communication strategies and plans for USCENTCOM theater operations.

You will manage KLE data, craft strategic messaging, coordinate with interagency partners, and prepare senior-level briefings. The role requires 5+ years in Public Affairs/IO/KLE/Civil Affairs, English fluency, and readiness for CONUS travel as needed.