Public Affairs Officer (PAO) – Contractor Support

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop, synchronize, and execute comprehensive communication plans aligned with USARCENT and USCENTCOM command priorities.
• Draft press releases, respond to media queries, prepare spokespersons for interviews, and facilitate media embedded opportunities within the AOR.
• Research, write, and edit news articles, feature stories, photo captions, and social media content for distribution across official military channels (DVIDS, web, and social media platforms).
• Assist in managing real-time crisis communication tracking, developing talking points, and monitoring regional and international news trends.
• Deploy forward into the USCENTCOM AOR as required to provide direct public affairs support for joint exercises and operations.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of public affairs, journalism, or corporate communications experience. Direct experience supporting DoD entities, specifically U.S. Army or USCENTCOM, is highly preferred.
• Military Knowledge: Deep understanding of military structure, Defense Information School (DINFOS) training principles, and visual information documentation standards.
• C clearance: Active DoD Secret security clearance is required at the time of application.
• Skills: Proficient in the AP Stylebook, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign), and standard content management systems (CMS).

Benefits & Compensation

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages with company contribution. Short-term and long-term disability, alongside company-paid life insurance.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) retirement plan with an immediate company match of up to 4% (100% vested from day one).
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 10 days of accrued PTO annually, plus 11 paid Federal Holidays.
• Deployment Differentials: Separate post-differential or hazard pay incentives apply during designated forward-deployment periods within the USCENTCOM AOR.
• Clearance Premium: Candidates holding an active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance may qualify for the upper tier of the listed salary band.

Company Information

• Advanced Computer Learning Company, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.