Job Title: Initiative LeadLocation: Remote / Washington, DC (occasional onsite support required)Work authorization: US CitizenSuitability: Ability to successfully complete required federal suitability/background screeningPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Initiative Lead to provide senior-level leadership and coordination for a federalInformation Literacy Initiative. The successful candidate will oversee program activities involving digital content,stakeholder and Taskforce engagement, communications, research, and project execution.This position requires a strong communicator and project leader who can collaborate effectively with federalprogram leadership, subject-matter experts (SMEs), technical teams, and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities- Lead day-to-day coordination of initiative activities, including website content development, technicalupdates, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
- Provide strategic direction for content collection, environmental scanning, stakeholder research, andgovernance planning.
- Coordinate with federal program offices, Steering Committee members, Taskforce participants, and SMEs.
- Oversee development of videos, toolkits, social media campaigns, communications plans, and otherpublic-facing materials.
- Ensure deliverables meet Section 508 accessibility, branding, and quality requirements.
- Provide senior-level guidance for evaluation planning, quarterly reporting, and transition documentation.
- Lead and participate in high-visibility communications with federal stakeholders.
- Support research and strategy related to information, media, and digital literacy.Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing similar projects.
- Demonstrated experience with community engagement, lifelong learning, underserved or marginalizedcommunities, and public-facing content.
- Experience developing persuasive, executive-level presentations and slide decks.
- Strong project leadership, stakeholder management, written communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively coordinate multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with information literacy, media literacy, digital literacy, or related research and strategy.
- Education or training in social science, education, sociology, cultural competence, qualitative research, or arelated discipline.
- Previous federal government or public-sector project experience.
Mission Statement
Softthink Solutions’ mission is to drive continuous innovation in IT services by prioritizing product development and implementing trustworthy computing practices. Our focus on secure and reliable product delivery is backed by sound business practices and a commitment to the long-term satisfaction of our clients in every project, regardless of its size or complexity.
Through our innovative solutions and dedicated team of experts, we strive to exceed our clients’ expectations and set the standard for excellence in the IT industry.
Vision Statement
At Softthink Solutions, our vision is to be a trusted partner for our clients, empowering them to bring their ideas to life in the most efficient and effective manner possible. We are committed to using established best practices, industry-standard processes, and cutting-edge technology to deliver top-notch solutions that exceed expectations.
Our goal is to be recognized as leaders in the industry for our innovative, reliable, and secure IT services and solutions, and to drive the success of our clients through every project we undertake.
Careers
STSI is an independent US-based Software services and consulting partner with a primary focus on long-term relationships with both clients and team members.
STSI offers team members cutting-edge technology, training, and career guidance to expand and grow their skill sets and bring maximum value to our clients.
STSI is constantly reviewing and expanding its people strength and strives to optimally match client needs to team member talents. We are a people-oriented company seeking the best and brightest to join our team. We work with a variety of employment statuses – from citizens to permanent residents to H1B and EAD immigrants. We have openings for entry level as well as senior positions across a variety of specializations with active in-house and client projects.In an industry that’s constantly reinventing itself, STSI challenges its team members and consultants with engagements that involve specialized services and advanced IT solutions – applying agile development principles, methodical planning, creative thinking, and continuous learning. A dynamic environment keeps our team members ahead of the curve by providing:
- Opportunities to work with leading multinational clients.
- A comprehensive portfolio of solutions that span leading-edge technologies from Enterprise Architecture to Business Intelligence to Quality Assurance
- Established methodologies, processes, and mentoring to maximize efficacy and efficiency.
- A growing R&D division continually exploring and pioneering the latest technological developments in a variety of disciplines.