Public Engagement & Events Director (Alexandria, VA)

This position is contingent upon contract award. While not an immediate opening we are actively interviewing and extending offers in anticipation of award.

The Company

At ICF Next we are driven by the opportunity to solve complex challenges that matter. Our teams combine expertise in communications technology analytics and program management to help government clients tackle critical national priorities. We are fearless in exploring new ideas relentless in delivering results for our clients and committed to making a meaningful impact. We bring together strategists creatives technologists analysts and communicators to deliver integrated outreach and engagement solutions that strengthen mission-driven organizations.

The Work

ICF Next is seeking a Public Engagement & Events Director to support a high-profile federal government client focused on military and family support programs. This role will lead strategic outreach stakeholder engagement and event-based initiatives that support military service members families survivors and caregivers across a broad portfolio of programs and services.

This is a highly collaborative role operating within a fast-paced federal environment that requires close coordination with government stakeholders communications teams digital teams and program leadership. The role supports integrated public engagement efforts through strategic planning event execution stakeholder coordination and performance analysis to enhance awareness participation and audience engagement across multiple communication channels.

The ideal candidate will bring experience managing high-visibility engagement initiatives executing complex events supporting community outreach activities and advancing integrated communications efforts in a mission-driven environment.

Job Location

Onsite Alexandria VA. Work is performed onsite in support of a secure federal client environment in Alexandria VA as required by client and contract activities

What You Will Do

• Lead planning and execution of strategic public engagement and outreach initiatives aligned with program priorities and objectives

• Manage in-person virtual and hybrid events including stakeholder engagements conferences leadership forums community outreach activities and digital engagement initiatives

• Support live and virtual engagement initiatives including webinars leadership forums digital events social media live events and stakeholder outreach activities

• Coordinate closely with government stakeholders external partners and cross-functional teams to support integrated communications and engagement strategies

• Oversee event planning timelines logistics deliverables and stakeholder communications across multiple concurrent initiatives

• Support leadership engagement activities through development of briefings talking points engagement materials and event communications

• Support community and public engagement initiatives designed to increase awareness participation and audience engagement across military community programs and services

• Ensure outreach activities align with enterprise messaging branding accessibility standards and communications objectives

• Track engagement activities milestones and deliverables within structured workflow and task management environments

• Analyze outreach event and audience engagement performance metrics and provide data-driven recommendations to improve reach participation and engagement effectiveness

Basic Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required

• Ability to work onsite in Alexandria VA as required by client and contract operations

• U.S. citizenship required

• Bachelors degree in communications public affairs marketing event management or related field

• 8 years of professional experience in public engagement outreach stakeholder relations event management or strategic communications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale or high-visibility events and stakeholder engagement initiatives

• Experience supporting a federal defense client or military community programs

• Familiarity with digital engagement strategies social media engagement and virtual event platforms

• Experience supporting executive-level stakeholder engagement and leadership communications

• Familiarity with performance metrics reporting audience engagement analytics and outreach optimization strategies

Professional Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management abilities

• Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams

• Strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate multiple concurrent outreach and engagement activities

We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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