Job Description Description SAIC is seeking a Strategic Communication Planner. Specifically, seeking an individual who can perform in capacity as an information-related capability (information operations and/or public affairs background) Staff Role Player for Navy Operational-Level Exercise support at Navy Warfare Development Center (NWDC), Norfolk, VA. The individual in this position will provide subject matter expertise (SME) regarding messaging, information capability coordination, countering adversary information activities, and information-related capability planning integration, particularly Combatant Command (CCMD)-level strategic and/or operational level operations and planning response support for Maritime Operations Center (MOC) exercise events supporting Fleet Headquarters. NWDC requires strategic communication planning and coordination expertise to respond as higher or adjacent HQ in the accomplishment of their mission to train and sustain MOC command and control capabilities at Major and Numbered Fleet Commands, Naval Component Commands (NCC) and when designated, Joint Force Maritime Component Commands (JFMCC) at the Operational Level of War (OLW). Specific Functional Area duties will include but are not limited to the following tasks: * Coordinate with MOC Training and Exercise Team (MOC TET) on-site government and contractor staff, as required, to provide tasks, briefs, planning products, and point papers to enable MOC training objectives. * Coordinate with appropriate MOC TET members to prepare required reports, staff actions, point-papers, talking points, and all other staff products. * Coordinate event planning with Navy and Joint planners, to include Joint HICON coordination cells, Combatant Commands, Joint Staff J7, and other service response cell planners. * Role play higher and adjacent headquarters staff, such as strategic communication-related staff (IO, IW, PA) or service equivalents (as necessary). * Provide the MOC TET government lead with appropriate lessons learned from synthetic training exercises and ensure relevant changes are incorporated in future exercises. Qualifications Education: * Bachelors or Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree. Required Experience: * At least 6 years in Public Affairs, Information Operations or combined experience. * At least three (3) years' experience in joint command and staff operations, or a Joint Service Qualified officer with at least two years' experience in same. * Demonstrated experience in joint and/or combatant command exercise development, design, or control group (ECG) operations. Desired Experience: * Experience developing public affairs guidance, strategic messaging, DoD / CCMD / JTF strategic communication plans, IO support plans, or information supporting schemes. * Experience using the Joint Training Tool (JTT). * Experience supporting Joint exercise planning. Clearance: Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI; U.S. citizenship required SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. Overview SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.