Director, Strategic Alliances

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Company Description

Partnering with our clients, DCI provides strategic counsel and designs winning public affairs and communications campaigns around the world. Our creative solutions advance the business priorities of our clients by delivering results in the most challenging environments.



Our team includes public affairs strategists who have held positions at the most senior levels within government, politics, and corporate communications. Each has extensive experience in managing complex issue campaigns. They choose to work at DCI Group because they want a different kind of career experience and the highest quality client relationships. Our team members are motivated by our business approach, where our success is predicated on our clients’ success.

Director, Strategic Alliances

Job Description

DCI Group is currently seeking to fill the position of Director in our Client Services division with a strong focus on strategic alliances and coalition building.

General responsibilities include: managing several issue advocacy campaigns and/or coalitions concurrently and interacting with internal client services teams on a daily basis.

The Director will be required to:

· Manage and administer the activities of assigned accounts or industry segments in accordance with DCI policies and client objectives

· Focus efforts on issue campaign management and outreach to non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, and academics.

· Manage long-term relationships between DCI Group and alliances by demonstrating diplomacy skills and a high level of trust within both organizations.

· Demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and interest in creating new strategic alliances

· Understand and stay current with best practices in coalition management





Your Qualifications



· Six years public affairs and/or outreach experience (i.e.community outreach on behalf of a member or caucus, corporate community outreach, or non-profit corporate relations). Ideal candidate should possess a demonstrated track record of developing alliances and achieving high-impact business results in a fast paced work environment.

Candidate will focus their efforts on issue campaign management, external outreach to non-profit organizations, expert voices, and academics and grassroots mobilization. Candidate must possess and bring strong relationships in varying public policy areas and communities as well as proven experience with coalition building and grassroots mobilization. Candidate will also interface with clients, participating in the formulation of strategy and working with team members to execute campaign plans. Candidate must possess strong leadership and written and oral communication skills.

The ideal candidate would possess the following skills:

· Complex project management skills

· Understanding of constituency relations and strategic alliances

· Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently

· Strong existing external relationships

· Ability to prepare and present complex materials or issues before a wide variety of audiences

· Great interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of communication styles

· Willingness to travel domestically (10%)

· Spanish fluency is preferred



We look forward to receiving your application!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

DCI Group
1828 L Street, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
United States