Senior External Stakeholder Lead – Public Affairs & Policy

Barbaricum; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barbaricum is seeking a Senior External Stakeholder Lead in Washington, DC to manage stakeholder engagement and partner coordination under the Military Community and Family Policy contract. You will enhance stakeholder understanding and align external engagement with organizational priorities.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public affairs and stakeholder engagement, along with strong communication and strategic planning skills. This role requires a Master’s degree and significant leadership experience within government or advocacy settings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in stakeholder engagement, public affairs, or related fields.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in government or public affairs settings.
• DoD Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with external stakeholders and advocacy groups.
• Develop stakeholder engagement plans aligned with priorities.
• Monitor public policy trends and recommend strategies.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Public affairs

Strategic communications

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree or advanced degree in related field

Job description

Barbaricum is seeking a Senior External Stakeholder Lead in Washington, DC to manage stakeholder engagement and partner coordination under the Military Community and Family Policy contract. You will enhance stakeholder understanding and align external engagement with organizational priorities.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public affairs and stakeholder engagement, along with strong communication and strategic planning skills. This role requires a Master’s degree and significant leadership experience within government or advocacy settings.