Robert G. Nadeau
Vienna
Summary
Experienced government affairs professional with robust background developing engagement strategies for a variety of stakeholders. Managed and optimized branch operations, ensuring high standards of service and operational efficiency. Demonstrated effective leadership and strategic planning skills to drive team success and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Chief
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
12 2022 - Current
- Partnership's Branch Chief leading a team of government relations professionals to achieve division engagement priorities.
- Oversee national cybersecurity awareness initiative involving 3,000+ state, local, private sector and NGO partners.
- Grew stakeholder collaboration through mapping and engagement and increased partner feedback by 75% to improve data-driven decisions.
- Increased stakeholder access to agency programs and priorities through 500+ engagements over 2 years.
- Established first agency-wide communication process to share goals and collaboration efforts.
- Collaborate with regional management to share strategic initiatives and improve interagency coordination.
External Affairs Director
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
05 2019 - 12 2022
- Grew state, local and tribal collaboration by 50%.
- Advised leadership on strategies to enhance bi-directional communication with state, local and tribal officials.
- Formulated outreach plan to educate stakeholders on agency services.
- Recommended communication strategies for initiatives.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop integrated messaging and public awareness strategies.
Deputy Director, Intergovernmental Affairs
Federal Emergency Management Agency
09 2013 - 05 2019
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting collaboration, transparency, and open communication among team members.
- Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals, ensuring alignment with agency's mission and vision.
- Enhanced interagency cooperation by 20% through refined strategic communication strategies during national emergencies.
- Increased collaborative by 25% contributing to better awareness of disaster resources through integrated policy efforts.
- Streamlined communication to better engage stakeholders.
- Shared critical resources with stakeholders during disasters.
Intergov Affairs Specialist
Federal Emergency Mgmt Agency
09 2012 - 09 2013
- Collaborated with national organizations and spoke at engagements to build awareness of agency resources.
- Facilitated leadership meetings with stakeholders.
- Developed partner feedback system to inform priority development.
- Crafted talking points, briefing memos and briefed executives.
- Increased engagements by 25% through strategic partnerships.
Emergency Mgmt Prgm Specialist
Federal Emergency Mgmt Agency
09 2008 - 09 2012
- Ensured compliance with mitigation grant program regulations by monitoring projects and finances.
- Evaluated program operations, successes and deficiencies to identify concerns and recommend strategies to improve processes and results.
- Responded to inquiries from government and Congressional officials.
- Managed 60 mitigation staff in challenging disaster scenarios.
- Built relationships with external partners to secure resources and support necessary for program success.
Chief Elected Official
Town of Maynard
07 2001 - 07 2009
- Reviewed and approved $34M annual municipal budget.
- Lead efforts to upgrade town amenities and employee benefits.
- Facilitated public-private partnerships to grow business investment.
- Aided in the coordination and execution of initiatives to enhance municipal infrastructure as part of town revitalization efforts.
- Improved resident communication to enhance problem-solving.
Regional Mgr
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, MEMA
07 2004 - 09 2008
- Led transformation of underperforming office, enhancing team morale.
- Instituted emergency alert system, increasing participation by 50%.
- Coordinated agency resources aiding Hurricane Katrina evacuees.
- Directed incident response strategies to support affected communities.
- Coordinated multi-agency nuclear incident communication drills.
- Supported community resilience through agency collaboration.
Education
MS - Urban Planning, Housing and Community Development
Boston University
Boston, MA01.1992
BS - Political Science, Economics
Northeastern University
Boston, MA01.1987
Senior Fellow - Excellence in Government
Partnership For Public Service
Washington, DC08-2012
Skills
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Strategic Planning
- Complex Problem Resolution
- Crisis Management Communication
- Government Relations
- Trusted Leadership Advisor
- Excellent work ethic
- Customer service
Accomplishments
- National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials, Certified Public Housing Manager and Certified Maintenance Manager
- Boys & Girls Club Board Member of the Year
Timeline
Branch Chief
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
12 2022 - Current
External Affairs Director
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
05 2019 - 12 2022
Deputy Director, Intergovernmental Affairs
Federal Emergency Management Agency
09 2013 - 05 2019
Intergov Affairs Specialist
Federal Emergency Mgmt Agency
09 2012 - 09 2013
Emergency Mgmt Prgm Specialist
Federal Emergency Mgmt Agency
09 2008 - 09 2012
Chief Elected Official
Town of Maynard
07 2001 - 07 2009
Regional Mgr
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, MEMA
07 2004 - 09 2008
MS - Urban Planning, Housing and Community Development
Boston University
BS - Political Science, Economics
Northeastern University
Senior Fellow - Excellence in Government
Partnership For Public Service
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