International Stakeholder Engagement Analyst

About this role

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

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.   

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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

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