SAIC

Public Affairs Information Operations Planner

SAIC$120K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience; 4 years can substitute for degree.
  • Completed JPME Phase I or 2 years of relevant experience on a joint staff.
  • Familiarity with the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and execution of Field Training Exercises (FTX).
  • Proven expertise in Strategic Messaging management with project oversight.
  • Experience in Information Environment planning with US Armed Services and Allies.
  • Ability to manage complex tasks under tight deadlines.
  • Familiarity with Information Environment simulation tools.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure unified action within USPACOM for planning and monitoring Information Environment concepts.
  • Support exercise planning with a deliberate action plan and required documentation.
  • Develop innovative solutions in a geostrategic security context for information environment campaigns.
  • Coordinate with Information Operations, Public Affairs, and other organizations for operational synergy.
  • Implement efficient protocols for exercise information environment management.
  • Synchronize execution of Public Affairs and Information Operations for strategic outcomes.
  • Provide support during exercise execution as USPACOM J73 Exercise Control Groups.

Benefits

  • Support for international travel up to 30% of the year for designated exercises.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is currently seeking a Public Affairs Information Operations Planner located at Camp Smith in Honolulu, Hawaii to support the USINDOPACOM J73 with developing Strategic Information Environment concepts of support to the USPACOM Joint Exercise Program events.

NOTE: International travel up to 30% of the year may be required to support the planning and execution of designated exercises.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
  • Ensure unified action within USPACOM and with supporting organizations to plan and monitor Information Environment (IE) concepts of support to designated joint exercises including, but not limited to Tier 1 CPXs, Theater Security Cooperation Exercises, and others.
  • Support designated Organizations Conducting the Exercise (OCE) and the USPACOM J73 by maintaining a deliberate plan of action with milestones in addition to production of required orders, briefings, and planning deliverables.
  • Create solutions to complex problems and apply operational art in an uncertain geostrategic security environment to support an IE campaign that will support the USINDOPACOM Campaign Plan and multiple USINDOPACOM joint exercises.
  • Ensure coordination with staff and other organizations to include: Information Operations, Public Affairs, Policy and Joint Electronic Magnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO).
  • Develop, implement, and maintain efficient protocols, processes, and procedures in support of exercise information environment.
  • Integrate structural mechanisms within exercises to synchronize execution of Public Affairs, J39 Information Operations, and other information related capabilities towards desired strategic effects.
  • Support USPACOM J73 Exercise Control Groups during exercise execution for selected events.
  • Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) related to designated exercise.
  • Produce exercise orders or directives to facilitate guidance for exercise information environment planning.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's and ten (10)+ years' of relevant experience; additional four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
  • Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase I complete; two (2) years of experience of relevant strategic messaging planning experience on a joint operational/strategic headquarters staff accepted in lieu of JPME Phase I.
  • Knowledge of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and associated requirements to plan and execute Field Training Exercises (FTX) and Command-Post Exercises (CPX).
  • Proven experience in Strategic Messaging management role with oversight of projects and maintenance of timelines.
  • Experience in Information Environment planning with US Armed Services, including joint assignments at the operational/strategic level and working with Allies and Partner countries.
  • Experience in planning and managing complex tasks under tight time constraints.
  • Experience with Information Environment simulation tools.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Master's Degree with a Communications Strategy or Strategic Messaging field.
  • Combatant command or higher joint level messaging planning experience.
REQUIRED CLEARANCE:
  • Must have an Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI and higher clearances.
  • Must be a current U.S. Citizen.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
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Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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