Tuvli, an Akima Company, is dedicated to providing our customers with superior, integrated technology and program support services and solutions. Our systems engineering, information technology, information assurance, program support and project management staff work closely with customers to ensure that our solutions are directly aligned with their business processes and desired program outcomes. We emphasize affordability, and delivering the best value for technology investments. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to innovation, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our 14,300 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities: 

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  • Develop outreach strategy for EAP bureau leaders and principals.
  
  
  • Develop networks and build collaborative working relationships with stakeholders throughout EAP and other bureaus, USG agencies, the East Asian & Pacific diaspora, foreign embassy public affairs and protocol staff, U.S. academia, thinks tanks and NGOs to create opportunities for outreach and increase accurate understanding of EAP policies.
  
  
  • Maintain database of contacts that is accessible by relevant Bureau entities.
  
  
  • Maintain a calendar of outreach and other significant events.
  
  
  • Proactively identify opportunities and organize participation of Bureau personnel in conferences, seminars, briefings, and workshops to promote a better understanding of U.S. policy in EAP.
  
  
  • Coordinate EAP attendance at external events (e.g. keynote addresses, conferences, think tank events).
  
  
  • Serve as Control Officer for outreach activities to include all elements of organizing, planning, briefing, staffing, and reporting.
  
  
  • Potential travel to locations around the U.S. to build and develop network and implement outreach activities throughout the year.
  
  
  • Report to the EAP/PD Policy and Coordination Officer.
  
  
  • Serve as back-up to Policy and Coordination Officer as needed.
  
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ Years of qualified experience.


• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.


• Expert understanding of public diplomacy (or public outreach), its tools, and methods.


• Mastery of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of complex programs.


• Experience conducting formative research into audience needs to guide the development of outreach programs/campaigns and monitoring and evaluation of those programs/campaigns.


• Knowledge of U.S. foreign policy objectives in the Asia-Pacific region.  Asian language proficiency and work in EAP region preferred but not required.


• Skill in oral and written communications to interface with individuals at all levels, both within and outside the government. 


• Mastery of persuasive writing and rhetorical style as they relate to the preparation of preparing remarks for public delivery.


• Extensive skill in interpersonal relationships, including the ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relationships with Department and Bureau leadership.


• Demonstrated ability to take direction from superiors, effectively work in a team environment, and meet deadlines.      

Desired Qualifications:  

• U.S. Federal Government experience, especially at the Department of State.


• Background in foreign affairs or international relations.


• Background in Marketing, Public Diplomacy, Communications, or another related field.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary.  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

 

We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you have a physical and/or mental disability and are interested in applying for employment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for a position please contact, Recruiting Services at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053.   Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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