Candidates must possess 5+ years of experience in partner engagement, stakeholder management, operations, or program support, along with active SCI security clearance and U.S. citizenship. Successful candidates need excellent communication and strong organizational skills, preferably with experience supporting a federal government client.

The Partner Engagement and Stakeholder Management Analyst 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. Work Location In person work will be conducted on the client site in Arlington, VA. Candidates must be located in the National Capital Region and able to work in person up to several times per week. Key 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 What You Will Need 5+ years of experience in partner engagement, stakeholder management, operations, or program support U.S. citizenship (as required by the federal government for this position) Active SCI security clearance required Preferred 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 Successful Candidates Will Have Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage professionally with senior-level stakeholders Experience supporting federal government partners, with preference for DHS or other national security agencies 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 Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $89,649.00 - $152,404.00 Virginia Client Office (VA88) Need help? We're here: ICFCareerCenter@icf.com About ICF ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.

Partner Engagement and Stakeholder Management Analyst

Candidates should have over 6 years of experience in client engagement and demonstrate the ability to lead high-performing teams. Subject matter expertise in national security or related fields is required, along with strong business acumen and communication skills.

Engagement Director
Arlington, VA
Compensation: $200-$210K Base + $150-$300K Bonus + Equity
We seek driven, outcome-oriented Engagement Directors to join and lead our client delivery team. Engagement Directors manage our engagement teams and lead our projects, setting, directing, and executing against customer requirements, project objectives, and account strategies to deliver value to national security clients. As the lead for project and account direction, expansion, and growth, Engagement Directors are experts in the “so what.” They can see the big picture and understand the needs of decision-makers, program managers, and analysts across the national security space. They manage senior client relationships and high-visibility deployments of our SaaS platform and Advisory Services, demonstrating an ability to be creative, entrepreneurial, and strategic in vision while driving focused, tactical execution. 
Engagement Directos roll up their sleeves with our Analyst and Implementation Teams to ensure client success. They are domain and functional experts who understand our clients’ operating environments and challenges and leverage this expertise to architect solutions and ensure smooth execution. Engagement Directors are passionate about our client’s success and ensure excellence in project delivery and platform adoption. They serve as trusted advisors to their customers and drive continual account growth through the delivery of value and a relentless commitment to problem-solving.
The Engagement Director is a savvy relationship manager who understands that part of problem-solving is understanding the client’s point of view and then translating the client’s needs into actionable tasks and exploring areas to expand support to the clients. Engagement Directors have the commitment and experience to keep our client team in continuous touch with the client and orient the delivery team around what the client needs.
Scope of Responsibilities
Deliver business and mission impact to clients
Coach, mentor, and manage engagement manager teams within your client profile
Account for engagement manager team performance and absolutely crush renewal and upsell targets
Leverage our analytic capability and technology to develop persistent data-driven solutions to clients
Work with sales teams to understand client problems and needs, scope new work and develop work statements
Develop engagement work plans and align our teams into an efficient resource plan
Lead complex analytic projects, data and software deployments
Lead and manage client engagement with senior-level relationships
Manage high-quality project execution to ensure delivery exceeds client expectations while smartly employing team resources
Discover valuable insights for our sponsors’ business and present them in a concise and compelling manner to executives
Lead, mentor, train, and provide quality assurance for Business Analysts
Translate client’s business challenges into software use cases
Drive the adoption and persistent use of client's solutions
Collaborate with Product Managers to configure client’s SaaS platform for user needs
Develop a deep understanding of client workflows to inform the configuration of our data and technology
Identify and scope expansion opportunities within existing accounts
Regularly assess individual and team performance to reduce cognitive biases and refine products and internal processes

Required Skills:
6+ years of experience in client engagement in private sector work and/or consulting
Demonstrated ability to lead teams of high-performers in delivering client-focused work
Demonstrated ability to capture value and execute sales and renewals
Subject matter expertise with one of the following: national security strategy and policy, supply chain risk management, industrial base, and market assessments, technology scouting and innovation markets, federal budgeting and procurement processes, government contracting landscape; AND/OR experience in management consulting, advisory services, software-as-a-service (SaaS), information services, analytical tools, or data analytics industries
Strong business acumen, excellent professional demeanor with a willingness to work outside of your comfort zone without hesitation
Exceptional ability to visualize and present complex information and concepts, with experience in how national security clients prefer to receive information
Referenceable history of exceptional performance
Detail-oriented with outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple work-streams and projects from start to finish, to learn quickly, and to work independently 
Desired Skills:
Current possession of a U.S. security clearance, or the ability to obtain one with our sponsorship
Experience in or exposure to the nuances of a startup or other entrepreneurial environment
MBA or advanced degree from a top-tier institution

Engagement Director

Candidates must have 6-8 years of relevant experience, ideally in public affairs or healthcare within an agency, Capitol Hill, or administration setting, with a strong ability to synthesize technical policy content. Essential requirements include proven experience in writing/editing materials, working with the press, understanding the communications landscape, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects.

PLUS Communications is a full-service communications firm based in Arlington, Virginia. PLUS Communications leads award-winning campaigns integrating public affairs, corporate communications, digital, advertising and media buying. PLUS means more!
PLUS Communications is looking for a Director to develop and execute media relations and communications efforts for a variety of public affairs accounts. We are looking for an experienced communicator who has worked in an agency environment and understands the opportunities to highlight clients' narratives and advocate on their behalf. Ideal candidates will have experience synthesizing complex policy issues and/or regulatory affairs at the federal or state level, including agency experience with healthcare policy. This role will also provide project management support for key client accounts. This position is based in Arlington, Virginia.
Your day in this position may include:
Crafting narratives by distilling complex policy and regulatory information into tangible messaging for a variety of audiences
Drafting media and messaging materials (such as press releases, talking points, media statements, opinion pieces, fact sheets)
Managing grassroots field teams for coalition building and local earned media efforts
Developing presentations, collateral materials, strategic plans and other reports
Tracking and monitoring campaign deliverables and serving as a project manager for key accounts
Serving as a liaison between PLUS’ internal team, the client, other agency partners and external vendors
This job may be for you, if you:
Have a knack with words and enjoy writing on a variety of topics with quick turnaround.
Are comfortable engaging with reporters, clients and vendors daily.
Have strong organizational skills and ability to manage several projects simultaneously to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
Have a solutions-oriented mindset.
Can balance a high-volume workload while maintaining attention to the details.
Are willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, no matter the time commitment.
What we require:
6-8 years of relevant experience in public affairs or the healthcare industry, ideally in an agency or Capitol Hill/administration setting 
Interest in public affairs and healthcare policy issues; ability to synthesize technical content.
Understanding of the communications landscape and how various communications channels work (i.e. digital, print, social, broadcast).
Coalition building and grassroots advocacy is a plus, but not mandatory.
Proven experience in writing and editing materials and working with the press. 
Strong understanding of AP Style.
We offer competitive compensation with an opportunity for a year-end bonus. Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance. We also offer a paid parental leave program, paid vacation, paid sick leave and employer subsidy for commuter expenses. In addition, we have a hybrid work environment.
PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

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