Pre-Award: CCPA- Media Operations Analysts – JOC Watch Stander- USCENTCOM Public Affairs Support

Barbaricum is seeking multiple Media Operations Analysts to support the anticipated United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) Public Affairs Directorate (CCPA) at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. The successful Media Operations Analysts will serve as a watch stander in the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) Joint Operations Center (JOC). You will support the Public Affairs Directorate (CCPA) with real-time media monitoring, crisis communications, and analysis that informs senior leader decisions. This position requires an experienced leader capable of managing personnel, resources, performance, and contract requirements in a high-tempo military operational environment.

Responsibilities

Monitor traditional and social media continuously for reporting, official statements, and emerging events affecting CENTCOM operations and interests.

Identify and assess breaking news, alert CCPA leadership immediately, and draft Flash Reports within 60 minutes of discovering significant crises, attacks, or major news stories affecting CENTCOM.

Prepare daily news clips, media summaries, and analysis of the information environment; support delivery of daily media monitoring reports before 0800 EST.

Research, draft, and coordinate responses to media queries, talking points, public affairs guidance, press releases, and recommended responses to misinformation and disinformation.

Support Crisis Action Teams, the Focal Point Operations Center, and other contingency response activities with timely analysis and coordinated communication products.

Prepare briefing materials and interview support for senior leaders; coordinate with the media desk and other analysts as part of the team's rotational structure.

Support media engagements, exercises, continuity of operations, and mission travel as required. Distribute external communication products only upon appropriate Government authorization.

Required Qualifications

Active SC security clearance at the time of award.

Bachelors degree in relevant field; Minimum of five years of experience in public affairs, public relations, or corporate communications in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

Ability to produce clear, concise press releases, talking points, briefing materials, and other media communication products.

Strong understanding of media operations and crisis communications, with the ability to maintain relationships with the Pentagon Press Corps and regional and international media.

Exceptional writing, briefing, and verbal communication skills; ability to work under pressure and interact confidently with senior military and civilian leaders.

Familiarity with Associated Press (AP) Style, Microsoft Office, and SharePoint; knowledge of global communication strategies, social media platforms, and media relations.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous military public affairs experience.

Master's degree in relevant field

Work Environment

This position is based at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, and requires regular coordination with USCENTCOM Public Affairs leadership and contractor personnel. Candidate should be available for domestic and overseas travel, including CENTCOM locations, and short-notice continuity of operations deployments. Must be able to protect classified and sensitive information.

Employment is contingent upon contract award and satisfaction of applicable security and customer access requirements. This is based off Rotating shifts supporting 24/7/365 operations, including nights, weekends, and federal holidays.