Job Requirements
Arlington, VA
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$67,355 - $114,503
Job Description
Description
ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our cybersecurity experts work to protect the functions and missions that are vital to our people, government, and military through proactive planning and strong public-private partnerships.
We're currently hiring a Partner Engagement Specialistto work on an engagement team for a federal cybersecurity client focused on protecting our nation's critical infrastructure. This role will specialize in engagement with international partners.
The Role
The Partner Engagement Specialist supports stakeholder engagement and relationship management with international partners. This role is responsible for maintaining partner communications, facilitating engagement activities, and ensuring timely coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders. The position also supports daily operations, program management, and partner outreach in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Work Location
In-person work will be conducted at the client site inArlington,VA. Candidates mustbe located inthe National Capital Region and able to work onsite multiple times per week.
Key Responsibilities
What You Will Need
Preferred
Successful Candidates Will Have
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 their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO 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 with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more about workplacediscriminationrigh t s or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
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 or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted . This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com . We are dedicated to providing the 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 :
$67,355.00 - $114,503.00
Virginia Client Office (VA88)
ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our cybersecurity experts work to protect the functions and missions that are vital to our people, government, and military through proactive planning and strong public-private partnerships.
We're currently hiring a Partner Engagement Specialistto work on an engagement team for a federal cybersecurity client focused on protecting our nation's critical infrastructure. This role will specialize in engagement with international partners.
The Role
The Partner Engagement Specialist supports stakeholder engagement and relationship management with international partners. This role is responsible for maintaining partner communications, facilitating engagement activities, and ensuring timely coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders. The position also supports daily operations, program management, and partner outreach in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Work Location
In-person work will be conducted at the client site inArlington,VA. Candidates mustbe located inthe National Capital Region and able to work onsite multiple times per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Support andmaintainrelationships with domestic and international private sector and government partners
- Manage partner communications, including inbox monitoring, responding to inquiries, and routing requests to appropriate internal teams
- Coordinate anddisseminatepartner notifications, alerts, advisories, and operational messaging related to threats and vulnerabilities
- Monitor open-source and internal reporting toidentifyemerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and geopolitical trendsimpactingpartners
- Track partner engagement activities, requests, and follow-ups to ensuretimelyresponses and operational continuity
- Support stakeholder engagements by coordinatinglogistics, developing agendas, drafting talking points, and producing summary reports or memos
- Collaborate with internal teams to support operational planning, stakeholder briefings, and engagement events
- Draft, edit, anddisseminatepartner-facing communications, products, and materials
What You Will Need
- U.S. citizenship (required by the federal government for this position)
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., cybersecurity, information systems, international relations, or related discipline)
- Experience supporting federal government clients, preferably within DHS or other national security agencies
- Experience working with international partners or in an international relations capacity
- Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, threat landscape, and information-sharing practices
Successful Candidates Will Have
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior-level stakeholders
- Experience managing partner communications, engagement tracking, and operational coordination
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- A customer service orientation with strong interpersonal and strategic thinking abilities
- Ability tooperateeffectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven, and hybrid work environment
- Proactive mindset with flexibility to adapt to shifting operational priorities and leadership direction
- Attention to detail and ability to quality-control internal and external communications and deliverables
- Proficiencywith Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint); experience with Project, Confluence, or Jira is a plus
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 their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO 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 with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more about workplacediscriminationrigh t s or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
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 or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted . This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com . We are dedicated to providing the 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 :
$67,355.00 - $114,503.00
Virginia Client Office (VA88)
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