The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to mission requirements and reasonable accommodation.

• Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and implement engagement strategies to foster collaboration and partnership
• Support strategic external communication for the innovation fund, including messaging, outreach, and visibility
• Provide technical coordination and planning for innovation fund activities and investments
• Prepare reports, briefings, and communication materials for stakeholders and leadership
• Monitor progress of strategic initiatives and recommend improvements

Skills/Qualifications:

• Expertise in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement
• Experience with innovation fund management and technical coordination
• Strong communication, facilitation, and partnership-building skills
• Ability to develop and implement external communication strategies
• Experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration
• Analytical skills for planning and evaluating strategic initiatives

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, International Development, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and program management, including experience with innovation funds or similar mechanisms

Deliverables:

• Strategic initiative and engagement plans
• External communication strategies and materials for the innovation fund
• Technical coordination and planning documents
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership summaries
• Progress reports and a final summary report detailing achievements, challenges, and recommendations

Location:

• Washington, DC

Clearance: Secret clearance required. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation: 

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers. 
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations. 
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to walk for extended periods throughout the work day including moving between buildings and covering long distances by foot.

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $165,500 - $183,500. The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies' total compensation package for employees.