Cybersecurity Partner Coordination Consultant - Senior Associate

Lafayette Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Group is seeking qualified and team-oriented individuals to work with federal government organizations in support of national cybersecurity programs. The Cybersecurity Partner Coordination Consultant helps ensure effective collaboration between industry and government partners on cyber operational planning and defense.

Daily tasks include stakeholder engagements, delivering high-quality deliverables, and developing engagement plans to support robust national cyber defense.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 3+ years experience in management consulting, communications, homeland security, or similar fields.
• Experience with stakeholder groups including industry, state/local or international partners.
• Excellent oral and written communication; diplomacy and listening skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking with flexible problem-solving approach.
• Ability to think strategically and learn quickly.
• Ability to build relationships with staff at all levels including senior leadership.
• Experience managing multiple project milestones following PM best practices.
• Experience developing briefing materials and analyzing trends in large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Work on a team to help clients solve nationally significant cybersecurity challenges.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships; design solutions meeting client needs.
• Implement engagement strategies to cultivate partnerships and coordinate meetings.
• Identify and implement new project processes for greater efficiency.
• Support data collection and analysis regarding engagement tools and strategies.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to identify key themes and trends.
• Develop and deliver high-quality products meeting client requirements on schedule.
• Assist with client engagement including leading meetings and planning sessions.
• Develop high-quality written work products such as strategic plans and reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Security clearance eligibility

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

Lafayette Group is seeking qualified and team-oriented individuals to work with federal government organizations in support of national cybersecurity programs. The Cybersecurity Partner Coordination Consultant is part of a team focused on ensuring effective collaboration between industry and government partners (including federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments, and international partners) on cyber operational planning and defense. This position works directly with company and federal leads to support partner collaboration and coordination, including strategic and operational planning, developing and enhancing information sharing networks, and leading engagements designed to support robust national cyber defense. Daily tasks may include providing support to or leading stakeholder engagements, developing high-quality deliverables, implementing engagement plans, coordinating with customers receiving services, and conducting policy research and analysis.

Role

• Work on a team of Program Consultants, Managers, and Subject Matter Experts to help clients solve nationally significant cybersecurity challenges.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders; design solutions that meet client needs while addressing stakeholder concerns.
• Implement robust engagement strategies to cultivate effective cybersecurity partnerships, including meeting planning and coordination, leveraging tools to improve communication outcomes, and integrating partners into client initiatives.
• Identify, recommend, and implement new project processes or update/improve current processes for greater efficiency and/or impact.
• Support the collection and analysis of data and user feedback regarding the effectiveness and reach of engagement tools and strategies.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative research and analysis in support of projects to identify key themes and trends.
• Develop and deliver high-quality products that meet client requirements on schedule.
• Assist with client engagement and support, including preparing for and leading meetings, facilitating planning and data gathering sessions, and developing recommendations for plans, documents, and reports to support client needs.
• Support the development of high-quality written work products within and across areas of responsibility, including strategic plans, assessments and reports, presentations, talking points, fact sheets, and white papers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Preferred)
• 3+ years experience in management consulting, communications, homeland security, or a similar field
• Experience working with relevant stakeholder groups, including industry, state and local, or international partners
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; diplomacy and excellent listening skills
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to remain open‑minded, flexible and curious in problem‑solving approach
• Ability to think conceptually and strategically and learn quickly
• Ability to build relationships and network effectively with all levels of staff, including senior leadership both internal and on the client site
• Experience managing multiple project milestones, components, and work products in line with industry‑recognized project management best practices
• Experience developing briefing materials, analyzing trends in large information sets, and providing basic recommendations on business processes and workflows
• Ability to understand complex cybersecurity program policies/plans/directives, and then apply knowledge to project activities
• Experience contributing to oral discussions, presenting project status, and actioning next steps
• Strong cultural fit and value alignment with Lafayette Group, Inc.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Desired Qualifications

• Experience providing consulting services to the government
• PMP or Agile certification
• Experience with cybersecurity, cyber defense, cyber threat intelligence, and/or national‑level homeland security policy
• Experience with data analytics and display
• Existing TS‑SCI or Secret clearance or DHS Suitability

Location

Arlington, VA (Onsite 1-2 days per week)

Desired Start Date

8/03/2026

Salary Range

$70,000-85,000

Federal Contracts

This position involves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. Citizens. Additionally, some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Lafayette Group provides equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation. LGI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer, Including disabled and veterans