International Partner Engagement Specialist

ICF; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF in Arlington, VA is seeking a Partner Engagement Specialist to support international partner engagements on a federal cybersecurity program. You will manage communications, coordinate activities, and facilitate collaboration across internal teams. U.S.

citizenship and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance are required. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred, with experience supporting federal government clients and international partnerships.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required by the federal government.
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., cybersecurity, information systems, international relations).
• Experience supporting federal government clients, preferably within DHS or other national security agencies.
• Experience working with international partners or in an international relations capacity.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, threat landscape, and information-sharing practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain relationships with domestic and international partners.
• Manage partner communications, including inbox monitoring, responding to inquiries, and routing requests to appropriate internal teams.
• Coordinate and disseminate partner notifications, alerts, advisories, and operational messaging related to threats and vulnerabilities.
• Monitor open-source and internal reporting to identify emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and geopolitical trends impacting partners.
• Track partner engagement activities, requests, and follow-ups to ensure timely responses and operational continuity.
• Support stakeholder engagements by coordinating logistics, developing agendas, drafting talking points, and producing summary reports or memos.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support operational planning, stakeholder briefings, and engagement events.
• Draft, edit, and disseminate partner-facing communications, products, and materials.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Engagement tracking

Operational coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Project

Confluence

Jira

Job description

ICF in Arlington, VA is seeking a Partner Engagement Specialist to support international partner engagements on a federal cybersecurity program. You will manage communications, coordinate activities, and facilitate collaboration across internal teams. U.S.

citizenship and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance are required. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred, with experience supporting federal government clients and international partnerships.