International Stakeholder Engagement Analyst

Job 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 Specialist to 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 in Arlington, VA. Candidates must be located in the National Capital Region and able to work onsite multiple times per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain relationships 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 and disseminate partner notifications, alerts, advisories, and operational messaging related to threats and vulnerabilities

• Monitor open-source and internal reporting to identify emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and geopolitical trends impacting partners

• Track partner engagement activities, requests, and follow-ups to ensure timely responses and operational continuity

• Support stakeholder engagements by coordinating logistics, 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, and disseminate partner-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 to operate effectively 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

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint); experience with Project, Confluence, or Jira is a plus

Bot and Third-Party Applications

Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact [email protected] for assistance.

Working at ICF

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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 at [email protected]. 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 payfor 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: