Executive Engagement Facilitator

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-driven Executive Engagement Facilitator to manage and coordinate executive engagements for a cabinet-level government client. This role involves handling the entire lifecycle of senior executive events, from initial invitations to final execution, ensuring seamless operations in a high-profile secretariat setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and process requests for executive-level external engagements, preparing weekly packages for leadership review and direction.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to obtain context and requirements essential for successful event delivery.
• Assist the executive secretariat team with the creation of comprehensive briefing materials and engagement documentation for proposed and authorized travel and activities.
• Work closely with protocol teams to ensure smooth management of visits, coordinating with security and support personnel.
• Support government officials and experts in organizing and executing executive foreign travel.
• Partner with the executive secretariat lead to translate event concepts into refined and polished engagements suitable for cabinet-level principals.
• Deliver all event preparation and support services accurately and professionally, avoiding logistical and planning mistakes.
• Perform any additional administrative or protocol tasks as assigned by government staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Top Secret SCI clearance including a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in National Security, Foreign Affairs, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• Over 10 years’ experience supporting executive-level leadership directly.
• Deep understanding of the U.S. Intelligence Community and federal government processes.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and grammatical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Superior time management and organizational capabilities to handle multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain composure, confidence, and professionalism under pressure and with limited supervision.
• Proven experience creating briefing and travel books for senior executives and cabinet officials.
• Knowledge of cable writing, classified databases, and executive communication protocols.
• Experience in using customer databases for tracking field activities and liaising with field offices.
• Familiarity with agency communication and travel coordination platforms.
• Capability to handle sensitive information discreetly while engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel.
• Willingness to complete further vetting and sign non-disclosure agreements.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience supporting senior executive or civilian service personnel such as SNIS, DISES, SES.
• Prior involvement in executive secretariat operations.

Benefits

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; paid time off; holidays; social and team-building events; employee assistance programs; 401K; tuition assistance; and more.

Additional Information

Candidates must have an existing Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph. The role involves working onsite at McLean, VA, supporting cabinet-level government engagements. Equal employment opportunity is upheld without discrimination on any protected characteristic as per federal, state, and local laws.