Public Affairs Exercise Planner

Job : 2512672

Location: CAMP SMITH, HI, United States

Date Posted: Jan 1, 2026

Category: Defense/Intel

Subcategory: Military Operations

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum

Clearance Required:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: On‑Site

Benefits:

SAIC is seeking a Public Affairs Exercise Planner located at Camp Smith, Hawaii to support the U.S. Indo‑Pacific Command's (USINDOPACOM) efforts to plan and execute major joint and combined exercises. The role collaborates with diverse stakeholders to deliver effective communication strategies that enhance regional partnerships and achieve exercise objectives.

• Participate in the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) to integrate public affairs (PA) objectives into exercise scenarios. Draft Public Affairs Guidance (PAG), talking points, and contributions to OPORD annexes while identifying and mitigating PA risks.
• Support joint and combined exercises throughout the USINDOPACOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Provide real‑world PA advice and training to Combined Joint Information Bureaus (CJIBs), plan media engagements, and prepare messaging in line with higher‑command objectives.
• Develop and implement PA communication plans that align with PAG and strategic objectives. Craft print, video, and social media materials that support overall exercise goals.
• Build strong working relationships with media outlets, manage pitches, coordinate media access, plan interviews, and guide leadership on media engagement best practices.
• Coordinate consistent messaging with exercise stakeholders, including partner nation representatives and inter‑agency partners, to ensure strategic alignment and effective communication.
• Conduct after‑action reviews (AARs) to assess PA performance during exercises and contribute to refining strategies for future operations.
• Create and review communication products, such as press releases, imagery, or social media content, ensuring strategic alignment and readiness for public release.

• Bachelor’s degree and six (6)+ years of related experience; additional four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Experience in public affairs, media relations, or strategic communication, with a proven ability to draft PAGs and craft communication plans.
• Familiarity with the JELC, joint planning processes, and exercise planning methodologies.
• Experience developing and delivering strategic communication products that align with organizational objectives.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the USINDOPACOM AOR, and experience working in multinational and inter‑agency environments.

Required Clearance:

• Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret / SCI clearance.
• Must be a current U.S. Citizen.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000.

SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.