SOCAFRICA Public Affairs Specialist Job Category: Communications Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular-Long Term Assignment Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Outside Continental US * * * **CACI** has been named one of **Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2025.** With **over 25,000 employees worldwide** , CACI has been named a **Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.** **The Opportunity:** As a SOCAFRICA Public Affairs Specialist, you will support external and internal communication planning, communication synchronization/integration, strategy development, product develop and assessments to Special Operations Command Africa public affairs. You will ensure SOCAFRICA messaging gains trust and relevance in key markets where the Command operates and highlights the importance of U.S. presence in Africa to the American public. You will use relevant media monitoring services to understand the effects of SOCAFRICA messaging and work with information operations elements to ensure unity of message. You will create communication plans, briefing cards, talking points, assessments and external products and present focused social media content that reflects favorably on SOCAFRICA. **Responsibilities:** + Create communication plans, briefing cards, talking points, assessments, and external products + Write and review articles and captions for journalistic style + Provide continuous social media management on all relevant platforms. + Monitor all relevant platforms for information regarding SOCAFRICA and relevant entities using provided tools. + Identify trends in narrative which should be brought to the Command’s attention. + Produce and assist in producing content for SOCAFRICA social media platforms. + Research and write news releases, stories, features, blogs, and cut-lines. + Produce photographs and videos, and develop other content for dissemination through print and electronic media. + Deploy as necessary to gather news, information, still and video images, and audio files. + Coordinate coverage opportunities with SOCAFRICA staff directorates and subordinate and component commands. + Create material to communicate information to a variety of audiences and to respond to different media requirements. + Create digital video productions for broadcast via the web. + Assist with managing SOCAFRICA web sites and social media accounts. + Evaluate the suitability of documents and files for public dissemination. + Track local, national, and international events that pertain to SOCAF operations and AOR + Support SOCAFRICA staff directorates and subordinate organizations with web site implementation and training. + Operate and maintain the SOCAFRICA Home page. + Oversee SOCAFRICA social networking sites.Engage with international publics on the official web sites and in social media, on behalf of SOCAFRICA. + Act as a liaison to content providers in all subordinate commands and other SOCAFRICA directorates across the theater. + Ensure all content meets the marketing, communications, and style goals of the command. + Ensure all products communicate or reinforce the branding, positioning, and mission of the SOCAFRICA commander. + Alert supervisors to sensitive or potentially sensitive comments by the online public and recommends effective courses of action. + Serve as PAO liaison with web designers on issues related to, but not limited to, Life Cycle Replacement, daily Troubleshooting, and IT deploy-ability of the workforce. + Integrate social media strategy/website strategies into the existing SOCAFRICA PA strategic planning and execution process. + Develop social media campaigns. + Plan and publish day-to-day content across all social media platforms. **Qualifications:** _Required:_ **Education:** + Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline. **Experience:** + 6 years’ experience planning, creating and managing social media enterprise efforts for internationally focused organizations. **Required Skills, Clearances, etc.:** + Secret security clearance. + Expert knowledge of social media platforms and engagement. + Experience with Adobe Creative Suite products. + Excellent written and verbal communications and briefing skills. + Experience with Microsoft Office Applications. _Desired:_ **These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:** + Experience at a COCOM, TSOC, Component Command, and/or Joint Staff. + Experience with website design. + Experience in the AFRICOM AoR. - **________________________________________________________________________________________** **What You Can Expect:** **A culture of integrity.** At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation. **An environment of trust.** CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. **A focus on continuous growth.** Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. **Your potential is limitless.** So is ours. Learn more about CACI here. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci) **________________________________________________________________________________________** **Pay Range** : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) . The proposed salary range for this position is: $82,100 - 172,400 USD _CACI is_ _an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any_ _other protected characteristic._