We’re a woman-owned small business that delivers big results in strategic communications. For 25 years, Akoya has thrived in the government consulting landscape helping agencies launch new programs, leverage internal and external support, and drive their missions forward. Our strategic approach to communications increases the quality of services and makes Akoya a comfortable home for motivated communications professionals who value and rely on the idea-sharing and collaboration inherent in our corporate culture.
We’re growing and expect to have new opportunities at Akoya in the near future. This evergreen posting allows us to connect with talented candidates ahead of upcoming openings. If your experience aligns with what we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply and join our talent community. Your resume will be reviewed and considered for upcoming opportunities as they arise.
What You'll Do- Research, coordinate, and prepare briefing documents, outlines, talking points and presentations for client stakeholder outreach events and other speaking engagements for managers and technical experts.
- Maintain event tracking and stakeholder lists through CRM tools.
- Support stakeholder engagement team at events, briefings, speaking tours and workshops, including, but not limited to, helping with registration, developing materials, and notetaking.
- Track, analyze, measure, and report on the effectiveness of the various outreach programs and events.
- Arrange and prepare client stakeholder engagement events and activities with government agencies, commercial partners, nonprofits, and academia to build awareness of the client’s mission and programs.
- Work internally to collect and supplement program and project information to gain maximum benefit and insight from the available resources, communications products and data analysis.
- Plan and oversee administration and follow-up in relation to stakeholder outreach events and tactics, such as speaking tours, calling plans and workshops. Provide direct support at such events and for related programs.
- Identify stakeholders, prepare invite list, and invite participants to events, including speaking tours and workshops in concert with other relevant partners.
- Manage ongoing outreach projects such as social media monitoring and customer satisfaction analysis as well as undertaking ad-hoc research projects.
- Manage and undertake regular research reporting, including monthly/quarterly research updates, reports, and presentations.
- Lead stakeholder engagement strategic planning and implementation activities on behalf of client, including identifying priority stakeholders, goals, outreach tactics, and outcomes.
- Support clients in building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support short-term and long-term engagement goals. Identify opportunities to increase reach.
- Analyze tactics and develops best practices and new strategies to support client goals.
- Maintain awareness of client announcements, programs, projects, and activities.
- Coordinate with communications team on strategic initiatives and amplification strategies.
Duties may vary based on required education and experience level required for the role.
Requirements- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience. Alternatively, must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and 3 years of experience.
- U.S. citizenship is required with verbal and written fluency in English
- Must be able to receive and maintain a federal security clearance (public trust level)
- Must be based in Washington, D.C. This onsite role will report to the federal client location daily.
- Familiarity with responsible AI principles and practices.
- Prior federal contracting experience is preferred.
- Experience in the energy sector preferred.
Akoya provides generous benefits for its full-time employees including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) and profit sharing
- Eleven federal holidays and paid time off
- And more!
Akoya is committed to an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible environment that has a positive effect on the hiring, retention, and ongoing support of all employees. Akoya is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, affords equal opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience, or a master's degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Verbal and written fluency in English
- Ability to receive and maintain a federal Public Trust security clearance
- Based in Washington, D.C. and able to work onsite at the federal client location daily
- Familiarity with responsible AI principles and practices
- Prior federal contracting experience
- Experience in the energy sector
What We Do
Akoya is a woman-owned strategic communications firm serving federal, corporate, and nonprofit clients. It helps organizations persuade, engage, and partner with critical audiences through audience analysis, communications planning, outreach, stakeholder engagement, and program support. The firm also builds and leads embedded communications teams for ongoing government programs, translating complex missions into clear messaging and supporting clients’ relationships with the people and organizations central to their work.
