Strategic Engagements Specialist II

780 Chickasaw Aerospace, LLC; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Immediate Vesting

Professional Development Assistance

Legal Aid Assistance

Fertility / Family Planning

Paid Time Off

Observance of Federal Holidays

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI) is seeking a Strategic Engagements Specialist II to help intake, staff, coordinate, and execute strategic engagement opportunities, building relationships with key stakeholders across DoD and federal partners.

The role involves developing engagement strategies and ensuring alignment with agency objectives. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of professional experience, plus strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 3–5 years of professional experience preferred.
• Proven experience in strategic engagement, relationship management, or a related field.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ex executes strategic engagement plans to foster positive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Maintains a roster of past and future engagement activities and provide weekly summary reports.
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners, and government agencies.
• Acts as primary contact between the DCSC and key stakeholders, reviewing engagement requests.
• Develops and implements communication strategies to convey the organization's value proposition.
• Advocates for the organization's interests through public speaking, presentations, and written communications.
• Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to integrate engagement strategies with operations.

Skills

Strategic engagement

Relationship management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Strategic Engagements Specialist II is responsible for assisting in the intake, staffing, coordination, and execution of strategic engagement opportunities to build and strengthen the organization's relationships with key stakeholders. This role involves developing and implementing engagement strategies, collaborating with internal teams, and ensuring alignment with overall Agency objectives. Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people.

CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug‑free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Secret level.
• Experience supporting the Department of Defense in the same or similar capacity preferred.
• Experience supporting the Defense Health Agency and/or Military Health System highly desired.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to develop and execute long-term engagement plans.
• Proven experience in strategic engagement, relationship management, or a related field.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to articulate complex ideas and concepts in a clear and compelling manner.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience using data and metrics to inform decision‑making.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Executes strategic engagement plans to foster positive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Maintains a roster of past and future engagement activities and provide weekly summary report, typically in a “5W” format or an AAR format.
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners, government agencies, and other key Department of Defense stakeholders.
• Acts as a primary point of contact and action officer between the DCSC and key stakeholders, conducting initial intake and review of all engagement request.
• Assists the DCSC to develop and implement communication strategies to effectively convey the organization's value proposition to stakeholders.
• Advocates for the organization's interests through various channels, including public speaking engagements, presentations, and written communications.
• Works closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure integration of engagement strategies with operational initiatives.
• Facilitates collaboration and communication among internal teams to achieve common engagement goals.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.
• Responsible for aiding in own self‑development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.
• Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and co‑workers.
• Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and Human Resources.
• Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions as the best of own ability.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three to five (3-5) years professional experience required. Previous agency or consulting experience a plus.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSE/REGISTRATION.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

EOE including Disability/Vet The estimated pay range for this role is $60,000 to $85,000, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Training and Development Opportunities

#INDCNI Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI) is a federally chartered corporation wholly owned by the Chickasaw Nation. Headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma, CNI serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries that operate as Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) engaged in several lines of business including Civilian, Defense, Filtration, Network Services, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation.

CNI supports a diverse culture that offers innovative approaches and customer‑centered services. When you do business with us, you gain efficient and cost-effective solutions that help safeguard the environment, protect and secure key assets, and connect resources to needs.

We are proud to support the economic development of the Chickasaw Nation and to contribute to the tribal mission of enhancing the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens through a multitude of programs and services such as education, health care, nutrition services, housing programs, legal services, elder and child care and community support programs. Successful economic development is an integral part of the Chickasaw Nation’s operations.