Stakeholder Engagement Specialist

ICF; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF in Arlington, VA is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement Specialist to support relationship management with public and private sector partners. You will coordinate communications, information sharing, and operational engagement across internal teams and external stakeholders. The role requires 5+ years in partner engagement or operations, U.S.

citizenship, and an active DOD security clearance. Experience with federal clients and a disciplined, detail-oriented approach will help you excel in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in partner engagement, stakeholder management, operations, or program support.
• U.S. citizenship required for federal government work.
• Active DOD security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a primary point of contact for partner engagement and stakeholder coordination activities.
• Supports ongoing relationships with private sector partners.
• Manages partner communications, including inbox monitoring, responding to inquiries, and routing requests to internal teams.
• Coordinates information-sharing activities, including partner notifications, updates, and operational messaging.
• Tracks partner engagement activities, requests, and follow-ups to ensure timely responses and continuity of operations.
• Collaborates with internal teams to support operational planning, stakeholder briefings, and engagement events.
• Assists with the development, coordination, and dissemination of partner-facing products, communications, and materials.

Job description

The Stakeholder Engagement Specialist will support relationship management and operational coordination with public and private sector partners. The role focuses on maintaining partner communications, facilitating information sharing, supporting operational engagement activities, and ensuring timely coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders. The position also supports daily operations management, partner outreach, and program management duties as needed.

Work Location

In-person work will be conducted on the client site in Arlington, VA. Candidates must be located in the National Capital Region and able to work in person up to several times per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as a primary point of contact for partner engagement and stakeholder coordination activities
• Supports ongoing relationships with private sector partners
• Manages partner communications, including inbox monitoring, responding to inquiries, and routing requests to appropriate internal teams
• Coordinates information-sharing activities, including partner notifications, updates, and operational messaging
• Tracks partner engagement activities, requests, and follow-ups to ensure timely responses and continuity of operations
• Collaborates with internal teams to support operational planning, stakeholder briefings, and engagement events
• Assists with the development, coordination, and dissemination of partner-facing products, communications, and materials

What You Will Need

• 5+ years of related professional experience in partner engagement, stakeholder management, operations, or program support
• U.S. citizenship (as required by the federal government for this position)
• Active DOD security clearance required

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience supporting a federal government client
• Background in stakeholder engagement, partner coordination, or program operations
• Experience working in a mission-driven, operational environment

Successful Candidates Will Have

• High attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage professionally with senior-level stakeholders
• Experience supporting federal government partners, with preference for DHS or other national security agencies
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple partner requests simultaneously
• A customer service orientation with strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
• The ability to work effectively with government and contractor team members in a hybrid environment
• Experience managing partner communications, engagement tracking, and operational coordination efforts
• Comfortable working across varied workstreams and the ability to proactively identify needs, anticipate challenges, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world’s toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read ourEEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please [e-mail] we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance [e-mail]. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$74,090.00 - $125,954.00

Virginia Client Office (VA88)