Senior Advisor, Federal Partnerships – Executive Operations

Fortress Information Security

. Identify and qualify partnership opportunities with primes, systems integrators, technology vendors, and federal partners .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $115,520 - $167,504 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in partnership development, program operations, and federal policy engagement, with a strong focus on managing complex logistics and multi-stakeholder events. Proficient in producing executive-level materials and maintaining disciplined tracking of partnerships and activities.

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Partnership DevelopmentEvent Logistics ManagementFederal Policy KnowledgeCRM ProficiencyActive Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentProgram OperationsExecutive SupportLegislative AnalysisPipeline Tracking

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationDiscretionTime Management

Tools & Technologies

CRM Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Cyber Supply Chain Risk ManagementNational SecurityFederal PartnershipsAppropriationsAuthorizations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and qualify partnership opportunities with primes, systems integrators, technology vendors, and federal partners
Manage day-to-day relationships with established partners, track commitments, coordinate touchpoints, and escalate issues
Support capture and teaming strategy across Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management, software bills of material, and product security
Prepare and coordinate teaming agreements, memoranda of understanding, and channel arrangements for review and execution
Maintain partner records, pipeline entries, and activity history in the CRM
Produce recurring partnership performance reporting for division leadership
Plan and execute presence at federal events, industry days, conferences, and hosted engagements
Own event run of show, logistics, staffing plan, materials, and post-event follow-up
Direct cross-functional contributors on event deliverables and deadlines under a written operating charter
Serve as operational partner to the division president, managing complex calendars, travel, and scheduling
Prepare agendas, materials, and read-aheads; capture decisions and action items and drive commitments to closure
Draft, edit, and manage correspondence, briefings, and presentations on behalf of the division president
Coordinate execution with program delivery, technical delivery, contracts, and marketing
Monitor legislation, authorizations, and appropriations relevant to supply chain cybersecurity and Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management
Translate legislative developments into written implications for the division
Prepare briefings, position papers, talking points, and read-aheads on legislative and funding matters
Coordinate meetings with congressional offices, federal departments, agencies, and program offices
Support participation in trade associations, coalitions, and government forums and represent Fortress
Handle sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment and discretion

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 or more years of professional experience across business development, partnerships, program operations, executive support, or a federal policy environment
Demonstrated ability to run complex logistics and multi-stakeholder events end to end, on deadline, without direct authority over contributors
Working knowledge of U.S. national security priorities and the federal policy process, including how appropriations and authorizations move
Exceptional written and verbal communication, including the ability to produce executive-level materials and briefings
Demonstrated proficiency with CRM tools and disciplined pipeline and activity tracking
Ability to manage competing priorities and confidential information with discretion
Based in or willing to relocate to the Washington, D.C. metro area, with travel as needed
Active Secret Clearance required
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, political science, national security, public policy, communications, or a related field required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote and Hybrid working environment
Competitive pay structure
Medical, dental, vision plans with employees covered up to 90% with highly progressive options for dependents and families
Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) match
Flexible Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Professional growth opportunities through succession planning, up-skilling, and certifications
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Employee Referral Programs
Company Sponsored Events