Public Affairs Officer (PAO) – Contractor Support

Advanced Computer Learning Company • Sumter, SC

20h • Onsite

About The Position

ACLC, LLC is seeking a highly qualified Public Affairs Officer to provide professional, comprehensive communications support to the U.S. Army Central (USARCENT) Public Affairs Office. The successful candidate will plan, execute, and evaluate strategic communication initiatives, manage media operations, and produce multimedia content to inform domestic and international audiences about USARCENT's mission in the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR). This is a full-time, on-site position, which requires a SECRET clearance. (Top Secret preferred) This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of public affairs, journalism, or corporate communications experience.
• Deep understanding of military structure, Defense Information School (DINFOS) training principles, and visual information documentation standards.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance is required at the time of application.
• Proficient in the AP Stylebook, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign), and standard content management systems (CMS).

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience supporting DoD entities, specifically U.S. Army or USCENTCOM, is highly preferred.
• Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop, synchronize, and execute comprehensive communication plans aligned with USARCENT and USCENTCOM command priorities.
• Draft press releases, respond to media queries, prepare spokespersons for interviews, and facilitate media embedded opportunities within the AOR.
• Research, write, and edit news articles, feature stories, photo captions, and social media content for distribution across official military channels (DVIDS, web, and social media platforms).
• Assist in managing real-time crisis communication tracking, developing talking points, and monitoring regional and international news trends.
• Deploy forward into the USCENTCOM AOR as required to provide direct public affairs support for joint exercises and operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages with company contribution.
• Short-term and long-term disability, alongside company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an immediate company match of up to 4% (100% vested from day one).
• 10 days of accrued PTO annually, plus 11 paid Federal Holidays.
• Separate post-differential or hazard pay incentives apply during designated forward-deployment periods within the USCENTCOM AOR.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level