Strategic Planner (Communications Synchronization)

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This position is contingent upon award.

Security Requirement: Top Secret/SCI Clearance

Responsibilities:

The Communication Synchronization Planner supports USCENTCOM’s communication synchronization efforts across information operations, public affairs, and strategic planning. This position will work to ensure consistent messaging across the U.S. Government and coalition partners by aligning communication strategies with operational planning. Key responsibilities include:

• Provide expertise in developing and synchronizing communication strategies and plans.

• Offer subject matter input in drafting Key Leader Engagement (KLE) policies.

• Design, maintain, and manage KLE tools and databases, including data tracking, reporting, and strategic messaging products.

• Support communication initiatives by shaping themes, narratives, actions, activities, and target audience identification.

• Monitor strategic messaging from U.S. Government leaders to ensure consistency with Concept Plans (CONPLANs) and Operational Plans (OPLANs).

• Advise on approaches to unify communications across USCENTCOM, subordinate commands, the Joint Staff, and interagency partners.

• Integrate communication planning, execution, and assessments across Public Affairs, Information Operations, and KLE functions.

• Coordinate with USCENTCOM directorates to align communication activities with established plans and priorities.

• Prepare and deliver clear oral and written presentations, including briefings to senior leadership.

• Develop and maintain Annex Y: Commander’s Communication Strategy for CONPLANs, OPLANs, and Operation Orders (OPORDs).

• Coordinate responses to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) requests in accordance with legal requirements and USCENTCOM policies.

• Conduct comprehensive file searches and provide compliance guidance to CCJ5 on FOIA/MDR processes to ensure proper protection and dissemination of information.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of planning experience in one or more of the following areas: Public Affairs, Information Operations, Key Leader Engagement, or Civil Affairs.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance (TS/SCI or SECRET, based on assignment location).

Preferred Skills: 

• Completion of Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase I.

• Corporate marketing experience.

• Experience supporting USCENTCOM or operating within the CENTCOM AOR.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior leadership.

Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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