Senior Stakeholder Engagement Lead

Overview

Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly capable, strategic, and proactive professional to serve as a Senior Stakeholder Engagement Lead. This role directly supports senior leadership in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, ensuring effective coordination and engagement across a diverse portfolio of internal and external stakeholders within complex government programs.

The Senior Stakeholder Engagement Lead will design and execute comprehensive engagement strategies, leveraging data-driven tools and business intelligence to conduct stakeholder mapping, profiling, and prioritization. This role is critical in aligning stakeholder interests with organizational objectives by facilitating clear communication, managing expectations, and cultivating trusted relationships across federal, state, local, and private sector partners.

Key responsibilities include leading meetings and workshops, supporting user adoption during organizational change initiatives, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks that could impact program success. The ideal candidate brings strong strategic acumen, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to operate effectively in dynamic, high-visibility environments.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Stakeholder Engagement Lead will:

• Develop and implement comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategies, including mapping, relationship management, and communication frameworks aligned to mission and organizational objectives
• Build, manage, and sustain strategic relationships with senior-level stakeholders across federal, state, local, and private sector organizations
• Plan and lead stakeholder meetings, workshops, and collaborative sessions to drive alignment, surface risks, and ensure stakeholders are informed, consulted, and actively engaged
• Support organizational change initiatives by driving user adoption and proactively managing stakeholder expectations throughout transitions
• Utilize business intelligence tools and data-driven insights to analyze, prioritize, and optimize stakeholder engagement efforts
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that may impact stakeholder alignment or overall program success

Requirements

Skills and Experience

The Senior Stakeholder Engagement Lead must have:

• Active TS/SCI clearance (required)
• 5+ years of consulting or relevant experience supporting government, DoD, or similarly complex organizational environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, classified networks (SIPR/JWICS), and electronic document/records management systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, relationship management, and risk mitigation capabilities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion while maintaining a high level of professionalism

Education and Certifications

The Senior Stakeholder Engagement Lead must have the following:

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree in a related field preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid federal holidays

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary.

Company Summary

Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems LLC, is an SBA-Certified NHO-owned 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology solutions. We deliver professional services in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.

Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."

Company Employment Statement

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

Posted Salary Range

USD $175,000.00 - USD $195,000.00 /Yr.