Highlights
SAIC is seeking a Public Affairs Exercise Planner located at Camp Smith in Hawaii to support the U.S. Pacific Command''s (USPACOM) efforts to plan and execute major joint and combined exercises and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver effective communication strategies that enhance regional partnerships and achieve exercise objectives. Provide real-world public affairs advice and training to Combined Joint Information Bureaus (CJIBs), Command Post Exercises (CPXs), plan media engagements, and prepare messaging in line with strategic command objectives.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | HI |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Salary | $120,001–$160,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Website | https://jobs.saic.com/ |
Description
Public Affairs Exercise Planner
Job ID: 2616951
Location: Camp Smith, HI, United States
Date Posted: Sep 17, 2026
Category: Defense/Intel
Subcategory: Military Operations
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 25% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a Public Affairs Exercise Planner located at Camp Smith in Hawaii to support the U.S. Pacific Command''s (USPACOM) efforts to plan and execute major joint and combined exercises and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver effective communication strategies that enhance regional partnerships and achieve exercise objectives.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- 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 public affairs risks.
- Support joint and combined exercises throughout the USPACOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).
- Provide real-world public affairs advice and training to Combined Joint Information Bureaus (CJIBs), Command Post Exercises (CPXs), plan media engagements, and prepare messaging in line with strategic command objectives.
- Develop and implement public affairs communication plans that align with PAG and strategic objectives. Plan media events for top level military leadership within exercise events.
- Build strong working relationships with media outlets, manage pitches, coordinate media access, plan interviews, and guide leadership on media engagement best practices.
- Strategic Messaging & Engagement: Coordinate consistent messaging with exercise stakeholders, including partner nation representatives and interagency partners, to ensure strategic alignment and effective communication.
- Conduct after-action reviews (AARs) to assess public affairs 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.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors and ten (10)+ 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 Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), joint planning processes, and exercise planning methodologies.
- Experience developing and delivering strategic communication products that align with organizational objectives and international policy.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout the USINDOPACOM AOR, and experience working in multinational and interagency environments.
PREFERRED SKILLSET:
- Combatant Command, sub-unified command, or joint level Public Affairs Planning Experience
REQUIRED CLEARANCE:
- Must have an active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret / SCI clearance.
- Must be a current US Citizen.
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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About Company
SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.