Stakeholder Engagement Specialist
Location: McLean, VA
Clearance: TS/SCI w/ Poly
Position Overview
At JMark, clear and strategic communication drives mission success. We are seeking Stakeholder Engagement Specialists who excels at translating complex priorities into compelling, audience-focused narratives. Whether preparing a congressional briefing, White House engagement, or interagency meeting, this role ensures messaging is strategically aligned, mission-focused, and impactful for senior decision-makers.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Communication & Messaging
- Craft clear, concise, and mission-aligned messaging that resonates with senior audiences.
- Translate complex priorities and technical information into compelling narratives for high-level stakeholders.
Audience Analysis & Advisory
- Intuitively assess diverse audiences, tailoring communication for clarity, relevance, and influence.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on messaging strategies that support decision-making at the highest levels.
High-Level Engagement Support
- Develop briefing materials, talking points, and communication products for congressional, White House, and interagency engagements.
- Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent, professional messaging.
Success Factors
The ideal candidate will be:
- Strategic & Mission-Focused – Aligns communication with priorities and outcomes.
- Audience-Savvy & Influential – Tailors messaging to senior-level stakeholders.
- Clear & Compelling – Simplifies complexity without losing impact.
- Trusted & Professional – Operates with discretion and credibility in high-profile environments.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Political Science, or related field.
- 0-15+ years of experience in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, or executive messaging.
- Proven ability to develop high-level briefing materials and talking points for senior audiences.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
- Experience supporting DoD, ODNI, or interagency communications.
- Familiarity with congressional and White House briefing processes.
Why Join JMark?
At JMark, communication is mission-critical. As a Stakeholder Engagement Specialist, you will shape how complex priorities are understood by senior leaders, directly influencing outcomes at the highest levels of government.
Your expertise. Our mission. One standard: excellence.