CACI International

Public Affairs Planner, Senior

CACI International$65K — $136K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years experience in Public Affairs or related fields.
  • Experience developing communication strategies and public messaging products.
  • Coordination experience with government agencies and media organizations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive materials.
  • Ability to analyze communication metrics and audience engagement data.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and synchronize Public Affairs strategies and communication plans.
  • Advise senior leaders and stakeholders on communication strategies.
  • Integrate Public Affairs activities into operational planning processes.
  • Oversee creation of public messaging products like press releases and digital content.
  • Coordinate with media and internal stakeholders for effective communication.
  • Monitor media environments and emerging narratives for insights.
  • Analyze performance metrics to refine messaging and improve outcomes.

Benefits

  • Flexible time off to maintain work-life balance.
  • Access to robust learning resources for career growth.
  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits.
  • Retirement and financial support options.
  • Family support and continuing education benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Public Affairs Planner, Senior

Job Category: Communications

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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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.

Qualifications:

  • 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.

Desired Qualifications:

  • 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.

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.


Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$65,000 - $136,500

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
NASDAQ

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