Strategic Engagements Specialist III

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.; Falls Church (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401(k)

Family Planning / Fertility Assistance

STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D

Legal Aid Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Training and Development Opportunities

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. seeks a Senior Strategic Engagements Specialist III to lead strategic engagement opportunities, build relationships with key stakeholders, and align initiatives with Agency objectives.

The role collaborates with internal teams and serves as a primary contact for engagement requests. Required are strong communication, analytical skills, and a strategic mindset, with experience in DoD or related sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Communications, Public Relations or related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant professional experience required.
• Experience supporting the Department of Defense in similar capacity preferred.
• Experience with strategic engagement, relationship management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes strategic engagement plans to foster positive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Maintains a roster of past and future engagement activities with weekly summaries in 5W/AAR format.
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal/external stakeholders, partners and DoD stakeholders.
• Acts as primary liaison between DCSC and stakeholders, screening engagement requests.
• Develops and implements communication strategies to convey the organization's value proposition.
• Advocates for the organization through public speaking, presentations, and written communications.
• Works with cross‑functional teams to align engagement strategies with operations.
• Facilitates collaboration among teams to achieve engagement goals.

Skills

Strategic engagement

Relationship management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Public speaking

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Public Relations

Job description

The Senior Strategic Engagements Specialist III is responsible for leading and executing 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.
• Develops and execute 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 maintain 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.
• Advocate for the organization's interests through various channels, including public speaking engagements, presentations, and written communications.
• Works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of engagement strategies with historic and developing operational initiatives.
• Facilitates collaboration and communication among internal teams to achieve common engagement goals.
• 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 in Business, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field and five to eight (5-8) years of relevant professional experience required.

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 $100,000 to $120,000, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• 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