Senior Stakeholder Engagement Specialist

About the role

The Senior Stakeholder Engagement Specialist will lead stakeholder engagement for a large-scale program, developing strategy and building relationships with mission partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Stakeholder Engagement Strategy and Strategic Stakeholder Engagement Plan
• Build and maintain relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, international, and private-sector stakeholders
• Communicate effectively to keep stakeholders informed and manage expectations
• Create outreach approaches to empower stakeholders to champion the program
• Coordinate schedules and facilitate meetings, briefings, presentations, webinars, training, and demonstrations
• Conduct stakeholder visits and other engagement activities
• Document stakeholder communications and produce reports for executive audiences
• Understand and communicate program features to stakeholders

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience leading teams and identifying stakeholders' business needs
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Proficiency in communication, change management, and stakeholder engagement
• Experience supporting complex projects and transformation efforts within the federal government

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS suitability/public trust determination
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and time management skills
• Prioritize and work well with others
• Communicate effectively both written and orally
• Stay calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Get up to speed quickly on complex issues
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment