Senior Stakeholder Engagement, Communications Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop, coordinate, and provide Congressional briefing materials, talking points, and support documents that convey the goals, milestones, and outcomes of CCPI/SPD.

• Design and implement stakeholder engagement strategies that identify both internal and external stakeholders, map their influence and interest, and prescribe targeted communication efforts.

• Create executive-level presentations, issue briefs, and decision memoranda for SES-level leaders, the VA Under Secretary, and senior federal officials.

• Lead communications for guiding coalitions by facilitating cross-functional working groups and drafting messaging frameworks for the coalition.

• Ensure that narratives are consistent and coordinated across VA program offices, VISNs, and partner agencies.

• Monitor federal legislative and policy developments that are relevant to VA and federal value-based healthcare solutions.

• Provide prompt policy analysis and recommended communication responses to program leadership.

• Establish communication cadence plans, editorial calendars, and mechanisms for stakeholder feedback.

• Measure the effectiveness of engagement, identify adoption risks, and continuously improve messaging strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in government or healthcare communications and stakeholder engagement.

• A Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Communications, Public Affairs, Political Science, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a closely related field is required.

• Demonstrated experience collaborating with or within the VA, another federal cabinet-level agency, or a federal healthcare system.

• Direct involvement in legislative affairs, executive communications, or program transformation communications.

• Ability to obtain and retain a VA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential and successfully pass a VA background investigation.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States; this position does not offer visa sponsorship.

• Proven history of developing Congressional briefing packages and communications products for SES-level audiences.

• Ability to translate technically complex program information into clear, audience-appropriate narratives under tight deadlines.

• Previous experience with VA-specific or federal legislative affairs, including direct engagement with Congressional staff, OMB, or the Office of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

• Familiarity with VA strategic planning, innovation program objectives, and/or data-driven and value-based healthcare solutions.

• Experience with structured change management communication frameworks such as Prosci/ADKAR or Kotter's 8-Step.

• Advanced skills in executive communication design tools and federal document standards.

• Experience ensuring Section 508 accessibility compliance for deliverables.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to obtain and maintain a VA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential.

• Existing eligibility for access to VA or federal facilities is highly advantageous.

• Receive notifications about new job opportunities, company news, and upcoming career events through the Talent Community.