Outreach Coordinator

UIC Alaska • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Bowhead is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to support interagency initiatives focused on the U.S. Arctic Marine Transportation System (MTS). The position advances federal coordination on Arctic maritime issues, supports infrastructure and supply chain policy development, and contributes to establishing and executing the Arctic Shipping Federal Advisory Committee (ASFAC). The coordinator works under the direction of the CMTS Executive Secretariat, helping shape federal Arctic maritime policy and representing CMTS in relevant interagency and public forums.

The role calls for expertise in Arctic transportation, maritime data, policy coordination, and stakeholder engagement. It also involves collaboration with Alaska Native and coastal communities and participation in conferences, workshops, meetings, and other events. The candidate must be able to obtain a Public Trust security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for that clearance at this location.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience or expertise in Arctic maritime transportation, policy, or infrastructure.
• Familiarity with federal interagency coordination and transportation systems.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a collaborative environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for a Public Trust clearance at this location.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time, and periodically twist, bend, and squat.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in a relevant field preferred.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement, particularly in Indigenous or coastal community contexts, is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on the U.S. Arctic Marine Transportation System.
• Provide staff support to the CMTS Executive Secretariat, particularly on Arctic maritime infrastructure, supply chain, and data.
• Lead or support interagency coordination efforts, including serving as primary staff support for working groups or task forces.
• Contribute to ASFAC deliverables, including a report with policy recommendations to improve Arctic maritime safety and reliability and an evaluation of a potential Arctic seaway development corporation.
• Support stakeholder engagement with Alaska Native and coastal communities to gather perspectives on Arctic maritime transportation and seaway development.
• Represent CMTS at conferences, workshops, meetings, and other events, as needed.
• Assist with additional Executive Secretariat duties as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time