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Outreach Coordinator

ID
2026-26443
Category
Program/Project Management
Location : Location
US-DC-Washington, DC
Minimum Clearance Required
Public Trust (NAC)
Travel Requirement
N/A

Overview

OUTREACH ARCTIC COORDINATOR (DOT):

 

Bowhead is seeking a qualified Outreach Coordinator to support interagency initiatives focused on the U.S. Arctic Marine Transportation System (MTS). This position plays a critical role in advancing federal coordination on Arctic maritime issues, supporting infrastructure and supply chain policy development, and contributing to the establishment and execution of the Arctic Shipping Federal Advisory Committee (ASFAC).

 

This role requires strong subject matter expertise in Arctic transportation, maritime data, policy coordination, and stakeholder engagement. The selected candidate will work under the direction of the CMTS Executive Secretariat to help shape federal Arctic maritime policy and represent CMTS in relevant interagency and public forums.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on the U.S. Arctic Marine Transportation System.
  • Provide staff support to the CMTS Executive Secretariat, particularly in areas related to Arctic maritime infrastructure, supply chain, and data.
  • Lead or support interagency coordination efforts, including serving as primary staff support for working groups or task forces.
  • Contribute to development of ASFAC deliverables, including a report with policy recommendations on improving Arctic maritime safety and reliability, and an evaluation of a potential Arctic seaway development corporation.
  • Support stakeholder engagement efforts with Alaska Native and coastal communities to gather perspectives on Arctic maritime transportation and seaway development.
  • Represent CMTS at conferences, workshops, meetings, and other events, as needed.
  • Assist with additional Executive Secretariat duties as directed.

Qualifications

  • BA/S in relevant field preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience or expertise in Arctic maritime transportation, policy, or infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with federal interagency coordination and transportation systems.
  • Strong communication skills and experience with stakeholder engagement, particularly in Indigenous or coastal community contexts, is highly preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a collaborative environment.
  • Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary.

 Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Target salary range is between $65,000 - $75,000 commensurate with experience.

 

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

 

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust level. US Citizenship is required for a Public Trust clearance at this location. 

 

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Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

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