Partner Coordinator Specialist

Aretum; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability insurance

Training & development

Job summary

Aretum is seeking a Partner Coordinator Specialist to support stakeholder engagement and coordination activities within a DHS/CISA environment. The role combines cybersecurity knowledge with experience engaging SLTT organizations, government entities, and industry partners to drive initiatives and deliverables.

The position serves as a trusted coordination resource, translating technical information into executive-level communications, facilitating meetings, and tracking milestones while

Qualifications

• Experience supporting DHS, CISA, or federal cybersecurity programs.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with government, SLTT, regional, and industry stakeholders.
• Coordinate engagement activities with state/local governments and external partners.
• Support stakeholder engagement programs, processes, and deliverables.
• Translate cybersecurity and program information into clear communications for executives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Federal government experience

Executive communication

Job description

Aretum is seeking a Partner Coordinator Specialist to support stakeholder engagement and coordination activities within a Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) environment. The ideal candidate will combine a strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals with experience engaging state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) organizations, government entities, regional associations, and cybersecurity industry partners.

This position will serve as a trusted coordination and consulting resource, helping facilitate stakeholder relationships, manage initiatives and deliverables, and translate complex cybersecurity and program information into clear, executive-level communications.

Responsibilities:

• Build, maintain, and manage productive relationships with government, SLTT, regional, and cybersecurity industry stakeholders.
• Coordinate engagement activities and initiatives involving state and local governments, regional associations, and other external partners.
• Support DHS/CISA stakeholder engagement programs, processes, and mission priorities.
• Apply an understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, policy, and industry practices to stakeholder coordination and program activities.
• Serve as a liaison among internal teams, government stakeholders, industry partners, and other participating organizations.
• Plan, coordinate, and track projects, stakeholder activities, deliverables, milestones, and action items.
• Develop high-quality written materials, including executive briefings, reports, presentations, meeting materials, correspondence, and other leadership-level deliverables.
• Translate technical, cybersecurity, policy, and programmatic information into clear communications tailored to executive and non-technical audiences.
• Facilitate meetings, working sessions, stakeholder discussions, and follow-up activities.
• Identify stakeholder needs, risks, dependencies, and emerging issues and provide recommendations to program leadership.
• Provide consulting and advisory support related to stakeholder engagement, cybersecurity initiatives, program coordination, and partnership development.
• Maintain appropriate documentation, status reporting, and stakeholder engagement records.
• Support additional program management and coordination activities as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting DHS, CISA, or another federal cybersecurity organization.
• Familiarity with DHS/CISA organizational structures, mission areas, stakeholder engagement processes, and operating environment.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity-focused federal programs or initiatives.
• Experience coordinating partnerships involving federal, SLTT, and private-sector organizations.
• Project management experience in a federal consulting or government contracting environment.
• Active security clearance, including Top Secret (TS), desired but not required, provided the candidate meets all applicable DHS suitability requirements.

Clearance / Suitability

• DHS Suitability: Required. Candidate must be eligible to successfully complete and maintain all DHS suitability requirements associated with the position.
• Security Clearance: Top Secret (TS) clearance desired.

EEO Statement

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretumcomplies withall applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

We are proud to support our nation’s veterans and military families,providingcareer opportunities that honor their service and experience.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

U.S. Work Authorization

Applicants must be U.S. citizensorcurrently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.This position supports a federalgovernment contract and requires the ability to obtain andmaintaina Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on the agency’s background investigation requirements.Sponsorship is not available.

• Salary Range: $110,000–$140,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including education, experience, qualifications, skills, and applicable contract requirements.
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development