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Hoplite Group · 1 week ago

Senior Strategy, Plans, Exercises, and Policy Planner (CENTCOM Public Affairs Directorate)

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Hoplite Group is seeking Strategy, Plans, and Policy Planners to support contracted services for the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Public Affairs Directorate. The role involves leading planning processes, providing situational awareness, and coordinating public affairs strategies within the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead planning processes for Joint Planning Teams and OPTs, focusing on Mission Analysis, COA Development, Wargaming, COA Comparison, and Decision

Provide situational awareness to ensure seamless transition from planning to execution

Support and contribute to exercises and operational planning efforts, working with USCENTCOM Component Commands, other Combatant Commands, and interagency partners

Provide recommendations to joint planning teams regarding planning, execution systems, and joint doctrine

Assist with the coordination of USCENTCOM strategies, plans, and policies within the CENTCOM AOR

Produce draft products for joint planning teams and working group approval, ensuring they align with USCENTCOM leadership priorities

Provide support for the development and coordination of public affairs strategies and products

Participate in CENTCOM’s B2C2WG as required, ensuring communication equities are accurately represented

Maintain situational awareness of CENTCOM's current and future priorities, ensuring timely coordination and integration of public affairs products

Develop and coordinate Public Affairs Guidance (PPAG), talking points (TPs), and other communication strategies to support CENTCOM’s operational plans

Establish functional relationships with CENTCOM directorates, such as J3, J5, and others, to ensure proper integration of public affairs elements in operational plans

Participate in CENTCOM’s B2C2WG organizational construct to track the integration of communication equities into planning efforts

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including interagency and international partners, to ensure synchronization of information-related capabilities

Advise leadership on strategic and regional concerns and recommend solutions to enhance communication efforts

Ensure that all public affairs products are coordinated with higher Public Affairs authorities, subordinate commands, and other government entities for a cohesive communication approach

Provide crisis and contingency response support as directed by CCPA leadership

Support emergent 24/7 surge requirements during crises or unforeseen events

Maintain a TS/SCI clearance and comply with all travel and operational readiness requirements

Qualification

TS/SCI clearancePlanning experienceGeographic Combatant Command experienceJPME I completionPublic Affairs experienceBachelor's degreeCorporate Marketing experienceCommunication strategies