Principal Consultant, Strategic Communications

Overview

Join our team as a Principal Consultant, Strategic Communications and support GSA's Center for Emerging Building Technologies (CEBT) by providing high-level program management and strategic oversight across a portfolio of emerging building technology evaluations. You will facilitate CEBT strategic and Technical Committee meetings, lead annual innovation planning sessions, and prepare executive-ready briefing materials and summary reports, ensuring consistent, well-coordinated program execution and clear communication of results to GSA leadership and stakeholders.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

**Position is contingent upon contract award**

Work Schedule and Location:

Remote: This full-time remote position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Central Time.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and facilitation for a multi-stakeholder technology evaluation program, including Technical Committee meetings, program director check-ins, and annual innovation planning sessions
• Design and run high-visibility offsites and workshops, from agenda-setting through stakeholder engagement and executive briefing prep
• Turn meeting outcomes into clear, actionable summary reports and strategic communications for program leadership
• Guide technology selection processes, including vendor presentations and structured decision-making sessions
• Oversee project closeout — confirming deliverables are complete, documentation is organized, and lessons learned are captured
• Own monthly program reporting, keeping leadership current on progress, budget, and upcoming priorities

Qualifications

Required: 

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• High-level program management and strategic oversight experience with multi-stakeholder federal programs
• Proven experience coordinating with federal agencies and national laboratories, and delivering time-sensitive deliverables in complex organizational environments
• Strong ability to translate complex technical information into executive-ready materials and facilitate stakeholder meetings

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. 

Pay Range

Negotiable