Overview
The Ascendancy Group is seeking experienced professionals to support USCENTCOM’s communication synchronization efforts across strategic planning, public affairs, information operations, and key leader engagements. This role is essential to aligning communication strategies with operational plans and ensuring consistent messaging across the U.S. Government and coalition partners.
Security Requirement : A Top Secret / SCI Clearance is required.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Provide expertise in the development and synchronization of communication strategies and plans.
- Contribute subject matter expertise during the drafting of Key Leader Engagement (KLE) policies.
- Design and manage KLE tools and databases, including KLE data, read-outs, and strategic messaging content.
- Support the development of communication initiatives, including themes, narratives, actions, activities, and audience identification.
- Track strategic messaging from U.S. Government leaders to ensure alignment with Concept Plans and OPLANs.
- Advise on methodologies for unifying communications across USCENTCOM, subordinate commands, Joint Staff, and interagency partners.
- Integrate communication plans, operations, and assessments across Public Affairs, Information Operations, and KLE disciplines.
- Coordinate with USCENTCOM directorates to align communication efforts with designated plans.
- Prepare and deliver oral and written presentations, including briefings to senior leadership.
- Develop and update Annex Y : Commander’s Communication Strategy for CONPLANs, OPLANs, and OPORDs.
- Coordinate Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) requests in accordance with legal standards and USCENTCOM directives.
- Conduct thorough file searches and advise CCJ5 on FOIA / MDR program compliance to ensure proper safeguarding and dissemination of information.
Position Requirements
Minimum 5 years of planning experience in one or more of the following areas : Public Affairs, Information Operations, Key Leader Engagements, or Civil Affairs.Bachelor’s degreeAbility to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance (TS / SCI or SECRET, depending on assignment location)Preferred Skills
Completion of Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase ICorporate marketing experienceExperience supporting USCENTCOM or operating within the CENTCOM AORStrong written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior leadersThe Ascendancy Group was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust. We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nations security. If you possess the experience, qualifications and drive required for this position, please APPLY NOW for consideration!
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