Strategic Communications Planner

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Strategic Communications Planner to provide research and analysis on information-related capabilities, plans and operations in support of U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. The role supports planning for the Theater Campaign Plan, concept and operational plans, and crisis-action planning, and works in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze and support the incorporation of information capabilities aligned with operations across the PACOM area of responsibility
• Develop strategy to implement synchronized communication and information effects
• Recommend a framework to address operational issues, opportunities and challenges
• Facilitate communication synchronization working groups to set objectives for key audiences and stakeholders
• Research and develop Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) and Measures of Performance (MOP) for information strategies and campaigns
• Aid senior-level strategic planning and briefings, including formal papers and background information, and present recommendations
• Conduct unclassified and classified research on operational concepts and plans, distilling findings into information concepts of support for OPLANS, CONPLANS and contingency planning

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, or at least 6 years of combined experience managing complex programs and projects for the DoD or other federal agencies
• At least 3 years of experience in an information-related field such as strategic communications, public affairs or PSYOPs
• Experience developing communications themes and messages, implementing information plans for military operations, writing reports and graphics, and analyzing operational data
• Active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility; U.S. citizenship required for Top Secret clearance
• Preferred: Master's degree, 10 years of experience, a DoD-approved public affairs or PSYOP course, and coordination experience with DoD entities and non-DoD organizations

Required skills

• Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint
• Knowledge of AI tools used with government clients (e.g., GPT, GenAI, AskSage, MAVEN, MAD, Python)

What we offer

• Salary range of $130K-$150K, depending on education, experience and skills
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance