Outreach and Engagement Program Manager

Barbaricum; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Barbaricum is seeking an Outreach and Engagement Program Manager in Washington, DC to support Military Community and Family Policy outreach initiatives. You will manage daily operations and advise on communications strategies to enhance outreach efforts.

The role requires strong experience in managing government communications and stakeholder engagement, with at least 8 years in relevant fields. The position aligns with strategic messaging goals for reaching military families globally.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in managing Government, corporate, or marketing communications.
• 5+ years of experience with brand and content development.
• 5+ years of experience with web CMS and ad campaign management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and personnel supporting outreach and engagement programs.
• Advise Government stakeholders on communications strategy.
• Lead vendor and agency management as well as budgeting.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Public relations

Communications strategy

Content development

Web and social media operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, or related field

Job description

Barbaricum is hiring an Outreach and Engagement (O&E) Program Manager to support the Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) Outreach and Digital Enterprise Services (MODES) contract. In this role, you will lead public affairs and stakeholder engagement strategies to strengthen the reach and impact of MODES communications and resources across the global military family audience.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and personnel supporting outreach and engagement programs.
• Advise Government stakeholders on communications strategy, schedules, and resourcing.
• Lead vendor and agency management, budgeting, and performance oversight.
• Develop content and communications plans aligned with strategic messaging goals.
• Serve as point of escalation for engagement concerns or performance issues.
• Measure and report on program effectiveness and campaign impact.

Qualifications

• Favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI)
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in managing Government, corporate, or marketing communications including stakeholder management and maintaining internal and external relationships.
• 5+ years brand and content development, public relations, strategic planning, and web and social media operations.
• 5+ years experience with web CMS, UI/UX testing and curation, and ad campaign management

EEO Commitment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.