Principal Consultant, Strategic Communications

Overview

Join our team as a Principal Consultant, Strategic Communications and support GSA's Center for Emerging Building Technologies (CEBT) by providing high-level program management and strategic oversight across a portfolio of emerging building technology evaluations. You will facilitate CEBT strategic and Technical Committee meetings, lead annual innovation planning sessions, and prepare executive-ready briefing materials and summary reports, ensuring consistent, well-coordinated program execution and clear communication of results to GSA leadership and stakeholders.

Position Details

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. Position is contingent upon contract award.

Work Schedule and Location

Remote: This full-time remote position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Central Time.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and facilitation for a multi-stakeholder technology evaluation program, including Technical Committee meetings, program director check-ins, and annual innovation planning sessions
• Design and run high-visibility offsites and workshops, from agenda-setting through stakeholder engagement and executive briefing prep
• Turn meeting outcomes into clear, actionable summary reports and strategic communications for program leadership
• Guide technology selection processes, including vendor presentations and structured decision-making sessions
• Oversee project closeout — confirming deliverables are complete, documentation is organized, and lessons learned are captured
• Own monthly program reporting, keeping leadership current on progress, budget, and upcoming priorities

Required Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience
• High-level program management and strategic oversight experience with multi-stakeholder federal programs
• Proven experience coordinating with federal agencies and national laboratories, and delivering time-sensitive deliverables in complex organizational environments
• Strong ability to translate complex technical information into executive-ready materials and facilitate stakeholder meetings

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

About the Company

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Pay Range

Negotiable