Public Affairs (PA) Plans and Media Operations Assessment Servic

The Alaka'ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Public Affairs Plans Assessment Specialist to support a customer out of Camp Smith, Hawai'i .

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide assessment services to provide qualitative and quantitative analysis of PA OIEs, plans and media operations activities in support of INDOPACOM's current and future planning operations and exercise priorities as laid out by the INDOPACOM commander during various battle rhythm meetings.
• Attend meetings and planning sessions that are classified up to TS/SCI level and have the ability to access classified, secure networks. Tasked to support real-world contingencies, operations and/or exercises in support of the INDOPACOM mission that are classified up to the TS/SCI level.
• Provide assessment reports through contextual analysis of target audience, information environment, media, and social media interaction and other characteristics as prescribed in defined measures of performance and measures of effectiveness for a specific OAI, line of effort or defined parameter of time, location, and type of activity against which to assess PA and OIE performance.
• Provide recommendations for adjustments to PA processes, strategies and plans informed by the assessment analysis ensuring OAIs lessons learned from assessment analytics are incorporated into the PA OIE planning efforts in support of campaign objectives.
• Provide assessment multiple reports will vary based on the nature of the OIE time and scope being analyzed. Types of reports include simple snapshots of data extrapolated from analytic systems, analysis accompanying a rollup of media content published following a senior leader engagement, and documents or briefing slides depicting data with ability to analyze the narrative by explaining what the data means against the assessment measures.
• Participate in provided training on the government provided information assessment tool within a specified schedule during duty hours.
• Provide transcript services for up to 5 senior leader speaking events per week, from live-streamed links or audio files of public affairs activities conducted by INDOPACOM senior leaders. The transcription services needed will range in depth and breadth from quality validation of transcripts to the contractor listening to the audio and typing the transcription. The final transcribed product shall be submitted in Microsoft word format to J0PAC by end of the duty
  day on the third business day after receipt of the files for standard transcription requests and within four hours for critical requests, which are typically twice a month, but may occur up to two times per week during high engagement events.
• Develop measures of effectiveness and measures of performance in support of information effects and operations in the information environment lines of efforts informed by the INDOPACOM commander's strategy, Theater Campaign Plan and INDOPACOM Campaign Order.
• Conduct audience analysis and provide talking points for media read-ahead books to support the commander's or senior leader media engagements in accordance with the commander's travel schedule within a certain timeframe of the travel or event via word document to J0PAC leadership, average frequency is twice monthly, with some months requiring up to five trip books.
• Produce daily the INDOPACOM News Clips product. This product shall be submitted with a short summary and collection of approximately 10-12 articles related to the command and the regional security environment via email to INDOPACOM leadership daily.
• Other duties assigned by Supervisor.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Educational background in communications, public affairs/relations, marketing, data analytics, and/or international affairs is a plus.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in media communications, dissemination techniques, and methods - Five (5) years' experience preferred.
• Experience in how to conduct research in support of media mapping to determine pertinent media sources within specified countries.
• Experience in the analytical assessment of and development of media and social media products, reception, and impact - Five (5) years' experience preferred.
• Experience in developing ways to assess programs and activities across the project and organization and designated target audiences with measures of effectiveness and measures of performance.
• Ability to research, develop, and recommend courses of action for improvement based on assessment results.
• Knowledge of statistical and analytical tools, and how to leverage them to suggest improvements designed to expand engagement and followership.
• Knowledge of how to conduct research to determine key foreign communicators, (government officials, journalists, religious leaders, etc.) their leanings, and target audiences.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, C2IE, and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of the U.S. military structure, culture, and language.
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) briefing, public affairs, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate as a team.
• Knowledge of social media applications and technologies, to include Facebook, Twitter, etc.
• Knowledge of current industry best practices and trends regarding social media platform and website development/design, management, security technologies and protocols, as well as the applicable technologies to create dynamic website features.
• Knowledge of key analytics and metrics pertaining to social media platforms and websites.
• Knowledge of procedures and tools for monitoring web traffic, developing web content, and coordinating technical issues and support with the INDOPACOM web host/server.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have an active SECRET clearance and have the ability to undergo an upgrade to TS/SCI upon appointment into the position.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees

"EOE, including Disability/Vets" OR "Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans"

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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