Senior Partnership Engagement Specialist

Senior Partnership Engagement Specialist

Position Summary

The Partnership Engagement Specialist plays a pivotal role in leading outreach and partnership activities within a designated area. This individual is responsible for timely report submissions across various departments, spearheading agency-wide communication, and executing strategic communication plans.

Location:Bethesda, MD
Schedule (FT/PT):Full-Time
Travel Required:No
Shift:Day
Remote Type:No Remote
Security Clearance:Current TS/SCI
Polygraph:Current Counterintelligence Polygraph

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Outreach and engagement within a functional area.
• Analyze reports to draw conclusions about programmatic efficiencies and value.
• Develop and deliver required contract, departmental, project and/or financial reports to the customer, partners and stakeholders.
• Provide input into operational and strategic communication plans to drive utilization of client programs.
• Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate partnership engagements with senior officials and executives from the public and private sectors and academia.
• Develop briefings, talking points, and point papers in line with requirements specified in the client's strategic partnership plan.
• Uses the DEIA Maturity Framework and Constituent Relationship Management Tool to facilitate identification, categorization, documentation, collaboration, and reporting of current and future Partners.
• Acts as a technical liaison with partners.
• Facilitates and coordinates working group meetings andauthors pots meeting reports and summaries of conclusion.
• Uses NarQuest to receive, process, and monitor requests for specific services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Requires BS +18 years of experience, MS/MA and 10+ years of experience, or no degree and 24+ years of experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Previous partnership engagement and outreach experience desired.
• Experience with working in the Intelligence Community desired.

Salary Range
$150,000 - $160,000 per year
This pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of specific compensation or salary. When extending an offer, DarkStar Intelligence considers various factors, including (but not limited to) the job's responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data alignment, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other relevant laws.

About DarkStar Intelligence

DarkStar Intelligence is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) committed to advancing national security through mission support and tradecraft development. We prioritize both client satisfaction and employee retention, delivering high-quality, intelligence-based solutions grounded in our "Core Four" values:

• Humility: We place mission success above personal recognition.
• Passion: We bring enthusiasm and dedication to every challenge.
• Agility: We adapt quickly to evolving operational needs.
• Ownership: We hold ourselves accountable for results and uphold the highest standards of excellence.

We are mission-driven and results-oriented, striving to make our country safer through every task we undertake.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Commitment

At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we are committed to maintaining a professional and legally compliant work environment where individuals are treated with respect and fairness. We adhere strictly to all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations.

Employment decisions at DarkStar are made solely on the basis of individual qualifications, performance, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment-including hiring, compensation, promotion, training, discipline, and termination-on the basis of: Race or color, Religion, Sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), National origin, Age, Disability, Genetic information, Veteran status. Or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

Our EEO standards are embedded in all employment practices to ensure compliance, fairness, and accountability. We enforce a zero-tolerance policy for unlawful discrimination or harassment and encourage employees to report concerns without fear of retaliation.

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Employee Benefits

DarkStar Intelligence provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to support the health, financial stability, and personal well-being of our team members.

Core Benefits for employees:

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Income Protection: Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Work-Life Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and legal services
• Paid Leave: Generous PTO, 11 paid federal holidays, and one floating holiday

Voluntary Benefits:

• Legal & Identity Protection: LegalShield and IDShield
• Additional Insurance: Whole life, accident, and critical care coverage

We believe in recognizing and supporting the professionals who make our mission possible. Your well-being is an investment in our collective success.