Red Gate Group
Company Overview
The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA. It delivers high-quality, customer‑centric solutions in intelligence analysis, strategic planning, program management, policy development, operational design, and technology integration. As an employer of choice, it offers comprehensive benefits and a culture of growth and work‑life balance.
Job Summary The Red Gate Group is seeking a Regional Media Analyst with Pashto language expertise to support the U.S. Central Command Public Affairs Directorate (CCPA). This role is critical to shaping how CENTCOM understands, responds to, and engages with regional and global audiences across the Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Mission Context CCPA serves as the principal advisor to the CENTCOM Commander on all internal and external communication strategies. This position will analyze foreign‑language media, assess sentiment, identify emerging narratives, and track how public opinion evolves across complex operational environments.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct multilingual monitoring of foreign news, broadcast, and social media sources across the CENTCOM AOR.
Provide real‑time, contextual analysis of significant regional events, crises, and emerging narratives.
Identify, track, and assess media trends related to political, economic, cultural, and security issues that influence public opinion.
Analyze how media coverage evolves over time and assess its impact on regional perceptions of U.S. and coalition activities.
Apply Pashto language proficiency and regional expertise to analyze complex foreign affairs issues with accuracy and cultural nuance.
Provide in-depth regional insight on international relations, U.S. foreign policy, trade, economics, security, and terrorism as they relate to the CENTCOM AOR.
Advise CCPA leadership and communication planners on media sentiment, key narratives, and influential voices shaping regional discourse.
Recommend media personalities, outlets, and influencers for potential engagement.
Assess and report on media coverage resulting from interviews, engagements, and public affairs activities.
Draft clear, concise, and actionable reports suitable for CENTCOM senior leaders and subordinate commands.
Update CENTCOM foreign‑language social media platforms with culturally appropriate content aligned to command themes and messages.
Recommend optimal engagement methods, including platform selection and timing, to maximize audience resonance.
Develop recurring and ad‑hoc media products, briefs, and summaries in support of CCPA priorities.
Accompany CCPA staff during travel within the CENTCOM AOR or other locations, providing on‑ground media monitoring and analytical support.
Support urgent or unforeseen events, including crisis response, by providing analysis outside normal working hours as required.
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance.
Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent, with 5+ years of relevant experience in media analysis, regional studies, intelligence support, or related fields.
Extensive experience monitoring and analyzing foreign‑language newspapers, online news platforms, television and broadcast media, and social media.
Pashto language proficiency at ILR Level 3 or higher in Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing.
Strong analytical writing skills with the ability to brief senior leaders clearly and concisely.
Desired Qualifications
Data Analysis Skills: Experience organizing, analyzing, and interpreting media‑related data using Excel, SQL, or media monitoring platforms.
Cultural Awareness: Deep understanding of cultural, social, and political dynamics within the CENTCOM AOR, particularly as they relate to media consumption and influence.
Experience supporting strategic communications, public affairs, information operations, or influence activities.
Experience working in high‑tempo, operational environments requiring rapid analysis and responsiveness.
Additional Information The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.
Position Details Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Analyst
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Job Summary The Red Gate Group is seeking a Regional Media Analyst with Pashto language expertise to support the U.S. Central Command Public Affairs Directorate (CCPA). This role is critical to shaping how CENTCOM understands, responds to, and engages with regional and global audiences across the Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Mission Context CCPA serves as the principal advisor to the CENTCOM Commander on all internal and external communication strategies. This position will analyze foreign‑language media, assess sentiment, identify emerging narratives, and track how public opinion evolves across complex operational environments.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct multilingual monitoring of foreign news, broadcast, and social media sources across the CENTCOM AOR.
Provide real‑time, contextual analysis of significant regional events, crises, and emerging narratives.
Identify, track, and assess media trends related to political, economic, cultural, and security issues that influence public opinion.
Analyze how media coverage evolves over time and assess its impact on regional perceptions of U.S. and coalition activities.
Apply Pashto language proficiency and regional expertise to analyze complex foreign affairs issues with accuracy and cultural nuance.
Provide in-depth regional insight on international relations, U.S. foreign policy, trade, economics, security, and terrorism as they relate to the CENTCOM AOR.
Advise CCPA leadership and communication planners on media sentiment, key narratives, and influential voices shaping regional discourse.
Recommend media personalities, outlets, and influencers for potential engagement.
Assess and report on media coverage resulting from interviews, engagements, and public affairs activities.
Draft clear, concise, and actionable reports suitable for CENTCOM senior leaders and subordinate commands.
Update CENTCOM foreign‑language social media platforms with culturally appropriate content aligned to command themes and messages.
Recommend optimal engagement methods, including platform selection and timing, to maximize audience resonance.
Develop recurring and ad‑hoc media products, briefs, and summaries in support of CCPA priorities.
Accompany CCPA staff during travel within the CENTCOM AOR or other locations, providing on‑ground media monitoring and analytical support.
Support urgent or unforeseen events, including crisis response, by providing analysis outside normal working hours as required.
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance.
Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent, with 5+ years of relevant experience in media analysis, regional studies, intelligence support, or related fields.
Extensive experience monitoring and analyzing foreign‑language newspapers, online news platforms, television and broadcast media, and social media.
Pashto language proficiency at ILR Level 3 or higher in Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing.
Strong analytical writing skills with the ability to brief senior leaders clearly and concisely.
Desired Qualifications
Data Analysis Skills: Experience organizing, analyzing, and interpreting media‑related data using Excel, SQL, or media monitoring platforms.
Cultural Awareness: Deep understanding of cultural, social, and political dynamics within the CENTCOM AOR, particularly as they relate to media consumption and influence.
Experience supporting strategic communications, public affairs, information operations, or influence activities.
Experience working in high‑tempo, operational environments requiring rapid analysis and responsiveness.
Additional Information The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.
Position Details Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Analyst
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