Public Affairs Support Analyst (Top Secret Clearance Required)

About the job

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Do you currently have a Top-Secret clearance? Do you have 5 years of experience within Special Operations units or Special Operations staffs conducting military operational planning in support of real-world operations, with direct experience in Public Affairs or Civil Affairs? If so, then we invite you to read on.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

St. Michael’s is hiring a Public Affairs Support Analyst to support a Department of Defense (DoD) client. As the Public Affairs Support Analyst, you will produce professional, high-quality Public Affairs (PA) communication products (news releases, fact sheets, messaging, point papers, written media responses, etc.) to communicate SOCNORTH’s mission and publicly releasable actions and activities to the public and internal audiences. Our core value of Teamwork will be paramount to this role as you will coordinate work and products with public affairs staff, SOCNORTH staff, subject matter experts, higher headquarters, and subordinate units as necessary to ensure comprehensive, accurate and in-context products.

LOCATION

Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO (on-site)

WHO YOU ARE

• Active Top-Secret Clearance (with ability to obtain SCI).

• Minimum of 5 years of experience within Special Operations units or Special Operations staffs conducting military operational planning in support of real-world operations, exercises, and investments with direct experience in Public Affairs or Civil Affairs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide professional, high-quality Public Affairs (PA) communication products (news releases, fact sheets, messaging, point papers, written media responses, etc.) to communicate SOCNORTH’s mission and publicly releasable actions and activities to the public and internal audiences.

• Coordinate work and products with public affairs staff, SOCNORTH staff, subject matter experts, higher headquarters, and subordinate units as necessary to ensure comprehensive, accurate and in-context products.

• Provide professional, high-quality PA plans products (communication plans, guidance, annexes, messaging, mission analysis, strategy, etc.) to align SOCNORTH with the communication efforts, policy and guidance of DoD, USNORTHCOM, USSOCOM, other CCMDs, USSOCOM components, US Government organizations and allies and partners.

• Provide direct analysis, planning, and subject matter expertise in the areas of public affairs/public communication/information operations for the development of standardized processes and procedures that allow for the planning and integration of SOCNORTH PA and Communication Integration capabilities into deliberate and contingency plans, recognizing that the task requires the synchronization and participation of key command communication stakeholders.

• Coordinate work and products with SOCNORTH staff, subject matter experts, higher headquarters and subordinate units as necessary to ensure comprehensive, accurate and in-context products. Products are intended to guide communication actions of SOCNORTH and its subordinate organizations.

• Provide public affairs/public communication/information operations advice and counsel about Public Affairs matters and critical support for events and activities that enhance the Command’s communication strategy and outreach. This advice and counsel shall be provided to SOCNORTH leaders and staff as required and directed.

• Identify key themes, objectives, and capability gaps within assigned projects that could be addressed with PA capabilities to achieve SOCNORTH’s objectives and effects.

• Provide assigned planning, coordination, and execution of PA events during exercises, operations, and other activities as required.

• Attend planning and developmental meetings to provide PA advice, determine requirements for PA products, and to coordinate developed or existing PA products in support of requirements. The Contractor attends these meetings as representative of the active-duty PA staff and will provide a summary or minutes of the meeting to the active-duty PA staff, along with any taskers and/or deadlines assigned within the meeting.

• Assist SOCNORTH PA in monitoring, analyzing, assessing effectiveness of, and recommending adjustments to, approved messaging and strategies; and integrating PA and communication capabilities into current operations.

COMPENSATION: As required by applicable law, St. Michael’s Inc. provides reasonable pay ranges for positions based on labor market conditions in locations where compensation transparency is required. The base pay range for this position is $110,000 to $117,000. Final compensation may vary depending on geographic location, relevant skills, experience, and other job-related factors. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, based on company and individual performance.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

At St. Michael’s, we believe in rewarding hard work and supporting the people who keep our country safe. As an employee-owned company, you can share in our success through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k)-retirement plan; paid time off; and professional development support. Join a company with a conscience – one that invests in your well-being and professional growth. See all our benefits here: St. Michael's Benefits .

This position will remain open until filled.

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