Senior Program Coordinator

Nakupuna Companies; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 142,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Nakupuna Solutions seeks a Senior Program Coordinator to support the Special Envoy for Best Future Generations by managing high-level diplomatic initiatives at the intersection of technology and international policy. You will coordinate multi-stakeholder partnerships across U.S.

government agencies, foreign governments, and the private sector to advance AI, global education, and child online safety. The role involves planning, executing, and following up on senior-level events such as

Qualifications

• Expertise in foreign affairs and international relationship management with senior officials.
• Experience managing multi-country initiatives and high-visibility programs.
• Ability to bridge gaps between government entities and private sector technology companies.
• Elite written and verbal skills for senior-level briefings and international audiences.
• Willingness to travel and support early morning/evening engagements to accommodate global time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-level coordination across U.S. government agencies (including the White House), foreign governments, and international organizations to execute global convenings
• Facilitate and manage public-private partnerships with technology companies to drive international adoption of educational innovation and child protection frameworks
• Oversee the end-to-end planning, execution, and follow-up for senior-level diplomatic events and international summits (e.g., G7, G20, UNGA, and bilateral summits)
• Develop and maintain rigorous tracking systems for coalition member commitments, technology partnerships, and implementation milestones across multiple geographic regions
• Support travel and event execution for senior officials, maintaining comprehensive records of coordination activities and partnership agreements
• Monitor implementation of technology deployments to identify coordination bottlenecks and propose solutions to ensure seamless execution
• Coordination plans and stakeholder engagement matrices for bilateral and multi-stakeholder moments
• Comprehensive bi-weekly reports and tracking systems for international commitments and technology partnership milestones
• Agendas, participant lists, logistics plans, and after-action reports for major global convenings
• Meeting summaries, action item trackers (within 48 hours), decision memos, and coordination papers as requested

Skills

Foreign affairs management

Multi-country coordination

Public-private partnerships

Senior-level briefings

Global time-zone support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IR/Public Admin

Master’s degree preferred

10+ years program coordination experience

Experience with private sector leaders/foreign officials

Job description

Nakupuna Solutions seeks a Senior Program Coordinator. The Senior Program Coordinator supports the Special Envoy for Best Future Generations (BFG) by managing complex, high-level diplomatic initiatives at the intersection of advanced technology and international policy. This role serves as the central coordination point for multi-stakeholder partnerships involving U.S. government agencies, foreign governments, and the private sector to drive Presidential priorities regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI), global education, and child online safety.

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Lead high-level coordination across U.S. government agencies (including the White House), foreign governments, and international organizations to execute global convenings

• Lead high-level coordination across U.S. government agencies (including the White House), foreign governments, and international organizations to execute global convenings

Facilitate and manage public-private partnerships with technology companies to drive international adoption of educational innovation and child protection frameworks

• Facilitate and manage public-private partnerships with technology companies to drive international adoption of educational innovation and child protection frameworks

Oversee the end-to-end planning, execution, and follow-up for senior-level diplomatic events and international summits (e.g., G7, G20, UNGA, and bilateral summits)

• Oversee the end-to-end planning, execution, and follow-up for senior-level diplomatic events and international summits (e.g., G7, G20, UNGA, and bilateral summits)

Develop and maintain rigorous tracking systems for coalition member commitments, technology partnerships, and implementation milestones across multiple geographic regions

• Develop and maintain rigorous tracking systems for coalition member commitments, technology partnerships, and implementation milestones across multiple geographic regions

Support travel and event execution for senior officials, maintaining comprehensive records of coordination activities and partnership agreements

• Support travel and event execution for senior officials, maintaining comprehensive records of coordination activities and partnership agreements

Monitor implementation of technology deployments to identify coordination bottlenecks and propose solutions to ensure seamless execution

• Monitor implementation of technology deployments to identify coordination bottlenecks and propose solutions to ensure seamless execution

Deliverables

• Coordination plans and stakeholder engagement matrices for bilateral and multi-stakeholder moments
• Comprehensive bi-weekly reports and tracking systems for international commitments and technology partnership milestones
• Agendas, participant lists, logistics plans, and after-action reports for major global convenings
• Meeting summaries, action item trackers (within 48 hours), decision memos, and coordination papers as requested

Skills/Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and evolving environments. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to proactively identify and address challenges.

• Deep expertise in foreign affairs and international relationship management with senior-level officials
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-country initiatives and maintain high-visibility programs
• Exceptional ability to bridge gaps between government entities and private sector technology companies
• Elite written and verbal skills tailored for senior-level briefings and international audiences
• Ability to support early morning and evening engagements to accommodate global time zones

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Public Administration, or a related field is required

• Master’s degree strongly preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in program coordination or policy implementation within a federal agency or large organization
• At least 5 years coordinating senior-level initiatives involving private sector leaders and foreign officials. State Department or foreign affairs experience is strongly preferred

Work Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday). Requires flexibility for early morning and evening engagements and potential international travel.

Consistent onsite presence is required to support high-level convenings and diplomatic meetings. Telework, hybrid, and remote work may be authorized, based on office needs and at the discretion of the Special Envoy.

Clearance Requirements

Must possess a Secret-level security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Physical Requirements

The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $142,000 to $165,000 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies' total compensation package for employees.