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Jennifer Wright

Stafford,VA

Summary

Dynamic professional with a diverse portfolio in government relations, business development, change management, strategic communications, and external engagement projects. Recognized as a trusted advisor to executive-level managers, providing insightful counsel on political action and engagement in governmental processes. Demonstrated expertise in leveraging industry trends to deliver strategic value and innovative solutions aligned with organizational objectives. Committed to driving effective change and fostering collaboration across various business functions to enhance operational efficiency and innovation.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief of Staff, Government and Industry Relations

Booz Allen
07.2017 - Current
  • Developed new corporate function aimed at engaging with critical stakeholders while addressing policy and legislative effects on firm's growth trajectory.

Strategy and Operations

  • Restructured government relations team, fostering a shared vision and actionable strategies for alignment. Created and implemented plans that enhanced business strategies effectively. Facilitated idea translation into concrete actions, boosting operational efficiency.
  • Direct and optimize $2.5m operating expenses budget.
  • Championed corporate affairs project aimed at creating and initiating capture board, enabling integrated departmental collaboration for firm priority captures, addressing potential risks, and aligning resources to develop and apply impactful strategies for market revenue growth. direct enterprise-level political activities compliance.

External Relations

  • Crafted and initiated comprehensive third-party relationship and engagement strategy to amplify firm's brand and role within legislative and executive branches of government, fostering strategic partnerships with external and internal audiences.
  • Create business cases to achieve consensus on engagement opportunities that resonate with firm priorities.
  • Develop partnerships with priority third parties comprising Reagan Institute, Business Roundtable, Brookings Institute, Aerospace Industries Association, and Council on Foreign Relations.
  • Executed strategic initiatives for CEO's interactions with government entities and third parties, boosting brand credibility. Coordinated event preparation for CEO and top executives to cultivate significant partnerships.
  • Managed CEO's involvement as a panelist at annual Reagan National Defense Forum since 2017. Refined project plan for preparation materials to ensure strategic coherence and clarity. Integrated key themes and talking points with firm's branding strategy and leadership insights. Produced an easily accessible online preparation book to facilitate efficient planning. Provided comprehensive support for leaders attending the event, ensuring effective participation.
  • Directed cross-functional teams to accelerate project delivery and improve operational efficiency.
  • Mentored junior associates, fostering a collaborative environment and enhancing team performance.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to align project objectives with organizational goals and strategies.
  • Oversaw quality assurance processes, ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance with industry standards.
  • Improved team productivity by streamlining workflow processes and implementing efficient project management practices.
  • Developed comprehensive training materials to onboard new team members quickly and efficiently.

Director, Booz Allen Political Action Committee (PAC)

Booz Allen
2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded a major strategy transformation and launch that included an assessment of PAC program, survey of eligible employees, development of strategic plan, new website and marketing materials, and a six-week solicitation campaign. Responsible for developing and executing PAC strategy, planning, fundraising and events.
  • Increased PAC participation by 30% and receipts by 44% to meet and exceed annual fundraising goals for 2022.
  • Built and branded marketing materials to drive membership, including, development of new logo, refreshed branding, creation of PAC website, and education materials all focused on branding PAC as approachable, ethical, transparent, and efficient overall.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of PAC to include budget, disbursement, compliance, governance, internal and external communications, reporting, vendors, banking, and growth.
  • Manage all legal and regulatory requirements associated with PAC disclosures.
  • Active at Public Affairs Council and National Association of Business Political Action Committees (NABPAC).

Corporate Presidential Transition Team

Booz Allen
12.2016 - 06.2017
  • Guided corporate-level presidential transition team in crafting and executing comprehensive strategy to inform firm leadership on strategic growth optimization and risk assessment amid incoming administration.
  • Reviewed changes in federal policy and personnel, determining implications for firm priorities, investments, and current/future clients by coordinating a series of 6 presidential transition senior strategy roundtables engaging 166 senior leaders to evaluate and collaborate on critical business impact areas influenced by incoming administration's reform agenda.
  • Executed in-depth evaluation of prominent policy think tank institutions and policy forums to inform firm-level government engagement relationship strategy.

Strategic Business Development

Booz Allen
08.2014 - 12.2016
  • Addressed diverse scope problems utilizing analytical techniques, methodologies, and tools to accomplish project tasks.
  • Investigated operating pipeline of business opportunities to create lasting set of business metrics focused on maximizing growth and recognizing areas for enhancement.
  • Crafted, generated, and showcased graphical reports featuring strong visual elements that significantly influenced leadership's ability to visualize pipeline status in engaging formats.
  • Identified key trends and opportunities through thorough analysis of market data. Crafted strategic direction informed by detailed market insights. Produced persuasive market analysis presentations to support strategy development. Utilized market information to drive targeted marketing initiatives.
  • Communicated key business metrics and trends to account leadership for strategic planning.
  • Executed market sensing research and analysis utilizing internal and external databases to develop competitor company profiles and tailored client market surveys.

Business Development Analyst & Operations Manager

Celestar Corporation
09.2012 - 07.2014
  • Managed satellite office operations to ensure alignment with strategic goals set by chief operating officer. Compiled and analyzed monthly budget reports, maintaining oversight of various budget lines. Implemented strategies to improve operational efficiencies and reduce expenditures. Worked closely with executive team to optimize workflow processes and resource allocation.
  • Developed competitor company profiles through comprehensive market sensing research and analysis. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of pipeline opportunities to inform strategic decisions.
  • Functioned as main liaison between contract employees and multiple internal departments, ensuring clear communication of policies and procedures while resolving employee relation issues.

Insurance Specialist

Central Utah Clinic
05.2011 - 05.2012
  • Applied analytical and problem-solving expertise in creation and implementation of patient responsibility program.
  • Established optimized fee schedules and authorization templates to facilitate smoother operations.
  • Operated as subject matter expert providing insights on internal and external inquiries about insurance verification and pre-authorizations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
01-2011

Skills

  • Security Clearance: Secret
  • External relations
  • Business metrics and analysis
  • Creative Strategist
  • Business process improvement
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Government Relations
  • Political Action Committee Management
  • Organized and efficient
  • Change management
  • Data collection and analysis

Timeline

Chief of Staff, Government and Industry Relations

Booz Allen
07.2017 - Current

Corporate Presidential Transition Team

Booz Allen
12.2016 - 06.2017

Strategic Business Development

Booz Allen
08.2014 - 12.2016

Business Development Analyst & Operations Manager

Celestar Corporation
09.2012 - 07.2014

Insurance Specialist

Central Utah Clinic
05.2011 - 05.2012

Director, Booz Allen Political Action Committee (PAC)

Booz Allen
2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration

Utah Valley University