Public Affairs Planner, Senior

CACI International•Tampa, FL

1d•$65,000 - $136,500•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team dedicated to advancing national security through innovative irregular warfare and operations expertise. CACI is looking for individuals to join a program that delivers mission-critical advisory, training, and operational support services that help mission partners stay ahead of rapidly evolving global threats. Working across geographic and functional combatant commands, these professionals play a vital role in developing, integrating, and sustaining mission-ready task forces that enhance joint force effectiveness and operational success. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact missions, collaborate with experienced professionals, and support strategic operations that strengthen our nation's defense capabilities around the world. Candidates who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace complex challenges, and are committed to mission excellence will find meaningful opportunities for growth and impact within CACI and on this team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience supporting Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Communications Planning, or related mission areas.
Demonstrated experience developing communication strategies, media engagement plans, public messaging products, and executive communication materials.
Experience coordinating with government agencies, media organizations, senior leaders, and external stakeholders in support of communication objectives.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing strategic communication products, briefings, and decision-support materials for leadership.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, International Relations, or a related field.
Experience supporting Combatant Commands, Joint Task Forces, Department of Defense organizations, or government communication programs.
Demonstrated experience integrating Public Affairs activities with Information Operations (IO), Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), strategic communications, audience analysis, or influence-related activities.

Responsibilities

Develop and synchronize Public Affairs (PA) strategies, communication plans, and outreach activities that support commander priorities, operational objectives, and strategic messaging goals.
Advise senior leaders, Public Affairs personnel, and stakeholders on communication strategies, audience engagement approaches, messaging opportunities, and media considerations.
Integrate Public Affairs activities into operational planning processes to ensure alignment with campaigns, operations, exercises, and engagement efforts.
Develop and oversee public messaging products, including press releases, talking points, media guidance, communication plans, briefing materials, and digital content strategies.
Coordinate with media organizations, government agencies, mission partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and effective communication.
Monitor media environments, public sentiment, emerging narratives, and misinformation trends to identify risks, opportunities, and recommended response actions.
Analyze communication performance metrics, audience engagement data, and campaign effectiveness to refine messaging and improve communication outcomes.
Plan and support media engagements, press conferences, outreach campaigns, leadership engagements, and public affairs events to advance organizational objectives.