Program Manager I: Senior Program Coordinator

Na Ali'i Consulting & Sales, LLC. • Arlington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Nakupuna Solutions seeks a Program Manager I: Senior Program Coordinator. The Senior Program Coordinator supports the Special Envoy for Best Future Generations (BFG) by managing complex, high-level diplomatic initiatives at the intersection of advanced technology and international policy. This role serves as the central coordination point for multi-stakeholder partnerships involving U.S. government agencies, foreign governments, and the private sector to drive Presidential priorities regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI), global education, and child online safety.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and evolving environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to proactively identify and address challenges.
• Deep expertise in foreign affairs and international relationship management with senior-level officials
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-country initiatives and maintain high-visibility programs
• Exceptional ability to bridge gaps between government entities and private sector technology companies
• Elite written and verbal skills tailored for senior-level briefings and international audiences
• Ability to support early morning and evening engagements to accommodate global time zones
• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Public Administration, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in program coordination or policy implementation within a federal agency or large organization
• At least 5 years coordinating senior-level initiatives involving private sector leaders and foreign officials.
• Must possess a Secret-level security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree strongly preferred
• State Department or foreign affairs experience is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead high-level coordination across U.S. government agencies (including the White House), foreign governments, and international organizations to execute global convenings
• Facilitate and manage public-private partnerships with technology companies to drive international adoption of educational innovation and child protection frameworks
• Oversee the end-to-end planning, execution, and follow-up for senior-level diplomatic events and international summits (e.g., G7, G20, UNGA, and bilateral summits)
• Develop and maintain rigorous tracking systems for coalition member commitments, technology partnerships, and implementation milestones across multiple geographic regions
• Support travel and event execution for senior officials, maintaining comprehensive records of coordination activities and partnership agreements
• Monitor implementation of technology deployments to identify coordination bottlenecks and propose solutions to ensure seamless execution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees