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RedSky · 1 month ago

Communication and Public Affairs (CCPA) Program Manager (TS/SCI)

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

RedSky is seeking a CCPA Program Manager to lead support for a Department of Defense client’s Communication and Public Affairs Directorate in Tampa, Florida. The role involves managing teams, overseeing program planning, and ensuring compliance with contract terms and security policies while delivering high-impact communication products.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary RedSky point of contact for the CCPA contract, acting as a trusted partner to the CCPA Director, Executive Officer, and Senior Enlisted Leader

Lead daily management and supervision of RedSky personnel supporting the CCPA mission, including specialists in media operations, media engagement, and administrative functions

Translate CCPA communication priorities into actionable tasks, schedules, and measurable outcomes for the RedSky team

Oversee program planning, implementation of performance metrics, risk management, and quality assurance for all contractual deliverables

Coordinate all aspects of staffing, hiring, onboarding, and training to ensure a fully qualified, TS/SCI-cleared team

Ensure timely, accurate, and AP-style compliant media, public affairs, and engagement products are delivered in support of CCPA objectives

Provide surge and 24/7 shift support capabilities, coordinating with CCPA leadership during routine and crisis situations

Monitor labor hours, workload, and contract funding; prepare and deliver regular status updates to RedSky and the DoD client

Maintain strong coordination and collaboration with other directorates, components, and higher headquarters to facilitate integrated communication support

Lead internal RedSky program communications to share lessons learned, best practices, and evolving requirements across the team and with stakeholders

Ensure compliance with all contract terms, security policies, client regulations, and RedSky corporate standards at all times

Qualification

Program managementPublic affairs operationsPersonnel leadershipTS/SCI security clearanceStrategic communicationsU.S. military structureMedia operationsMultitaskingMicrosoft Office proficiencyOrganizational skillsTime managementWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, international relations, business, or a related field

Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in public affairs, strategic communications, or related national security missions

At least five years leading programs, projects, or interdisciplinary teams supporting DoD or federal customers

Active TS/SCI security clearance required

Demonstrated experience managing personnel within headquarters or federal environments

Strong knowledge of U.S. military structure, joint operations, and operational terminology, with an emphasis on large-scale or joint/multinational functions

Proven expertise collaborating with public affairs offices, media operations centers, and directorates that engage with national and international media

Demonstrated ability to build and sustain trusted relationships with senior leaders in military and civilian contexts

Outstanding organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities with a focus on meeting concurrent deadlines

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the review, editing, and quality assurance of public-facing products

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and contemporary collaboration/task tracking tools

Preferred

Previous support to a major Department of Defense client, combatant command, or large joint headquarters

Prior experience as a contract or task order lead for public affairs, strategic communications, or media engagement programs

Defense Information School (DINFOS) training—such as the Public Affairs Officer Qualification Course—or completion of Joint Professional Military Education (JPME)

Experience in areas relevant to the geographic or functional focus of the DoD client