Communication and Public Affairs; CCPA Program Manager; TS​/SCI

Red Sky is seeking a CCPA Program Manager to lead our support to a Department of Defense (DoD) client’s Communication and Public Affairs Directorate (CCPA) in Tampa, Florida. This position requires a strong background in program management, public affairs operations, and personnel leadership in defense or federal environments. The ideal candidate will hold an active TS/SCI security clearance and demonstrate extensive experience managing teams in support of high-impact communication and engagement programs for DoD clients.

• Serve as the primary Red Sky point of contact for the CCPA contract, acting as a trusted partner to the CCPA Director, Executive Officer, and Senior Enlisted Leader.
• Lead daily management and supervision of Red Sky personnel supporting the CCPA mission, including specialists in media operations, media engagement, and administrative functions.
• Translate CCPA communication priorities into actionable tasks, schedules, and measurable outcomes for the Red Sky team.
• Oversee program planning, implementation of performance metrics, risk management, and quality assurance for all contractual deliverables.
• Coordinate all aspects of staffing, hiring, onboarding, and training to ensure a fully qualified, TS/SCI-cleared team.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and AP-style compliant media, public affairs, and engagement products are delivered in support of CCPA objectives.
• Provide surge and 24/7 shift support capabilities, coordinating with CCPA leadership during routine and crisis situations.
• Monitor labor hours, workload, and contract funding; prepare and deliver regular status updates to Red Sky and the DoD client.
• Maintain strong coordination and collaboration with other directorates, components, and higher headquarters to facilitate integrated communication support.
• Lead internal Red Sky program communications to share lessons learned, best practices, and evolving requirements across the team and with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all contract terms, security policies, client regulations, and Red Sky corporate standards at all times.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, international relations, business, or a related field.
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in public affairs, strategic communications, or related national security missions.
• At least five years leading programs, projects, or interdisciplinary teams supporting DoD or federal customers.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Demonstrated experience managing personnel within headquarters or federal environments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. military structure, joint operations, and operational terminology, with an emphasis on large-scale or joint/multinational functions.
• Proven expertise collaborating with public affairs offices, media operations centers, and directorates that engage with national and international media.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain trusted relationships with senior leaders in military and civilian contexts.
• Outstanding organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities with a focus on meeting concurrent deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the review, editing, and quality assurance of public-facing products.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and contemporary collaboration/task tracking tools.

• Previous support to a major Department of Defense client, combatant command, or large joint headquarters.
• Prior experience as a contract or task order lead for public affairs, strategic communications, or media engagement programs.
• Defense Information School (DINFOS) training—such as the Public Affairs Officer Qualification Course—or completion of Joint Professional Military Education (JPME).
• Experience in areas relevant to the geographic or functional focus of the DoD client.