Strategic Advisor Consultant

Job Summary

To support capture and business development within the U.S. Department of State's Office of the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, a part-time Strategic Advisor Consultant will provide strategic insights, advise on market positioning, and assist in understanding client needs while working remotely with occasional meetings in the Washington, DC area.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic insight into the priorities and operational needs of the U.S. Department of State's Office of Public Diplomacy
• Advise on client engagement strategies and market positioning for professional services opportunities
• Support the capture team by validating opportunity statuses and facilitating introductions with key stakeholders

Required qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting U.S. Government programs, particularly with the U.S. Department of State
• Recent familiarity with the Office of the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and its operations
• Deep understanding of the organizational dynamics and procurement processes within the Department of State
• Relevant professional relationships with current or former officials in the Department of State are preferred
• Experience in areas such as staffing, acquisition support, or public diplomacy program support