Stakeholder Engagement Specialist

ICF • Arlington, VA

1d • $74,090 - $125,954 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Stakeholder Engagement Specialist will support relationship management and operational coordination with public and private sector partners. The role focuses on maintaining partner communications, facilitating information sharing, supporting operational engagement activities, and ensuring timely coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders. The position also supports daily operations management, partner outreach, and program management duties as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related professional experience in partner engagement, stakeholder management, operations, or program support
• U.S. citizenship (as required by the federal government for this position)
• Active DOD security clearance required
• High attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage professionally with senior-level stakeholders
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple partner requests simultaneously
• A customer service orientation with strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
• The ability to work effectively with government and contractor team members in a hybrid environment
• Experience managing partner communications, engagement tracking, and operational coordination efforts
• Comfortable working across varied workstreams and the ability to proactively identify needs, anticipate challenges, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience supporting a federal government client
• Background in stakeholder engagement, partner coordination, or program operations
• Experience working in a mission-driven, operational environment
• Experience supporting federal government partners, with preference for DHS or other national security agencies

Responsibilities

• Serves as a primary point of contact for partner engagement and stakeholder coordination activities
• Supports ongoing relationships with private sector partners
• Manages partner communications, including inbox monitoring, responding to inquiries, and routing requests to appropriate internal teams
• Coordinates information-sharing activities, including partner notifications, updates, and operational messaging
• Tracks partner engagement activities, requests, and follow-ups to ensure timely responses and continuity of operations
• Collaborates with internal teams to support operational planning, stakeholder briefings, and engagement events
• Assists with the development, coordination, and dissemination of partner-facing products, communications, and materials

Benefits

• ICF is an equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level