Public Affairs Exercise Planner at SAIC

Halawa, Hawaii, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Affairs, Exercise Planning, Joint Exercise Life Cycle, Drafting PAGs, Media Relations, Strategic Communication, Risk Mitigation, Joint Planning Processes, Media Engagement, Stakeholder Coordination, After Action Reviews, Communication Product Creation, Social Media Management, Interview Planning, Messaging Development

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

SAIC is seeking a Public Affairs Exercise Planner located at Camp Smith in Hawaii to support the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's (USINDOPACOM) efforts to plan and execute major joint and combined exercises and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver effective communication strategies that enhance regional partnerships and achieve exercise objectives. JOB DESCRIPTION: Participate in the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) to integrate public affairs (PA) objectives into exercise scenarios. Draft Public Affairs Guidance (PAG), talking points, and contributions to OPORD annexes while identifying and mitigating public affairs risks. Support joint and combined exercises throughout the USINDOPACOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). Provide real-world public affairs advice and training to Combined Joint Information Bureaus (CJIBs), plan media engagements, and prepare messaging in line with higher command objectives. Develop and implement public affairs communication plans that align with PAG and strategic objectives. Craft print, video, and social media materials that support overall exercise goals. Build strong working relationships with media outlets, manage pitches, coordinate media access, plan interviews, and guide leadership on media engagement best practices. Strategic Messaging & Engagement: Coordinate consistent messaging with exercise stakeholders, including partner nation representatives and interagency partners, to ensure strategic alignment and effective communication. Conduct after-action reviews (AARs) to assess public affairs performance during exercises and contribute to refining strategies for future operations. Create and review communication products, such as press releases, imagery, or social media content, ensuring strategic alignment and readiness for public release. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and fifteen (15)+ years of related experience; additional four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree. Experience in public affairs, media relations, or strategic communication, with a proven ability to draft PAGs and craft communication plans. Familiarity with the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), joint planning processes, and exercise planning methodologies. Experience developing and delivering strategic communication products that align with organizational objectives. Ability and willingness to travel throughout the USINDOPACOM AOR, and experience working in multinational and interagency environments. REQUIRED CLEARANCE: Must have an active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret / SCI clearance. Must be a current US Citizen.

Responsibilities

The planner will integrate public affairs objectives into joint and combined exercise scenarios throughout the JELC, drafting guidance, talking points, and annex contributions while identifying risks. Responsibilities also include providing PA advice, planning media engagements, developing communication plans, and creating various communication materials to support exercise goals.