Cyber Public Affairs Officer

Leidos•Odenton, MD

5d•$92,300 - $166,850•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Cyber Public Affairs Officer to support the DISA GSM-O II Task Number 07 (TN07) Department of Defense Defensive Cyber Command (DCDC). This role will provide network operations and cyber defense support to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) for the DoD and COCOMs. The selected candidate will act as a stabilizing force in a high-intensity, high-tempo operations center, utilizing in-depth technical knowledge, leadership, and analytic skills to address senior command requirements, subordinate command information requirements, and supplement operations during times of need.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 8 - 12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Currently possess an active DoD TS/SCI clearance and eligible for C/I Polygraph.
Experience at Joint Command and/or Operations Center.
In-depth understanding of military orders and the military decision-making process.
Proficient in Windows Desktop 7/ 8/ 8.1/ 10
Ability to work in a team chat software environment such as Microsoft Teams
Knowledge of and a proficiency in using Computer and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to speak clearly and effectively with customers and technical personnel in high-stress situations

Nice To Haves

ITIL V3
Experience briefing Senior Leaders

Responsibilities

Conduct public affairs planning for significant military activities to ensure command messaging is included in all phases of operations.
Monitor and assess the public affairs implications of current operations, current events, media coverage, and significant changes to the information environment.
Develop and promulgate Public Affairs Guidance (PAG) and/or talking points in support of operations (current and future), plans, and policy, and/or in response to crisis, cyber events, or incidents.
Anticipate and advise the Communications Director and Public Affairs Officer on the possible public impact of command operations and activities within the public information realm.
Monitor and assess the public affairs implications of current events, media coverage, or significant changes in the information environment relevant to DCDC through news and intelligence reports, and through regular contact with the PAO.
Identify disinformation and misinformation that require response and develop accurate information to counter/correct misinformation/disinformation to be disseminated by the PAO.
Support the planning, facilitating, and attendance of working groups, symposiums, and conferences to include set-up and on-site booth manning in order to facilitate discussions that produce measurable actions and results.
Maintain proper security of all planning efforts and documentation in accordance with the Command’s Knowledge Management (KM) practices; ensuring KM portals are updated and configured to reflect Command’s priorities.
Review and support documentation, cyber-related strategy, instructions, policy and doctrine received from higher headquarters.
Provide weekly updates to strategic engagement calendar and talking points.
Provide support for security cooperation activities coordinated through Combatant Commands.