Cyber Public Affairs Officer

Leidos is seeking a Cyber Public Affairs Officer in Ft Meade, MD. This position will support the DISA GSM‑O II Task Number 07 (TN07) for the Department of Defense Defensive Cyber Command (DCDC). The selected candidate will provide a stabilizing force to the high‑intensity, high‑tempo operations center, applying technical knowledge, leadership, and analytic skills to meet senior command requirements and supplement operations during times of need.

Salary range: $92,300.00 – $

• Conduct public affairs planning for significant military activities to ensure command messaging is included in all phases of operations.
• Monitor and assess public affairs implications of current operations, events, media coverage, and changes to the information environment.
• Develop and promulgate Public Affairs Guidance (PAG) and/or talking points to support operations (current and future), plans, policy, and crisis, cyber events, or incidents.
• Anticipate and advise the Communications Director and Public Affairs Officer on the possible public impact of command operations.
• Monitor public affairs implications of current events, media coverage, or significant changes in the information environment relevant to DCDC through news and intelligence reports, and regular contact with the PAO.
• Identify disinformation and misinformation that require response and develop accurate information to counter/correct misinformation/disinformation to be disseminated by the PAO.
• Support planning, facilitation, and attendance of working groups, symposiums, and conferences, including set‑up and on‑site booth manning to produce measurable actions and results.
• Maintain proper security of all planning efforts and documentation in accordance with the Command’s Knowledge Management (KM) practices; ensure KM portals are updated and reflect Command priorities.
• Review and support documentation, cyber‑related strategy, instructions, policy and doctrine received from higher headquarters.
• Provide weekly updates to strategic engagement calendar and talking points.
• Provide support for security cooperation activities coordinated through Combatant Commands.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline and 8–12 years of prior relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 6–10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance and eligibility for C/I Polygraph.
• Experience at a Joint Command and/or Operations Center.
• In‑depth understanding of military orders and the military decision‑making process.
• Proficiency in Windows Desktop 7/8/8.1/10.
• Ability to work in a team chat software environment such as Microsoft Teams.
• Knowledge and proficiency in using Computer and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to speak clearly and effectively with customers and technical personnel in high‑stress situations.

• ITIL V3 knowledge.
• Experience briefing Senior Leaders.

• Competitive compensation.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Income protection.
• Paid leave.
• Retirement benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.