Description

ICF's Disaster Management Division seeks a Senior Manager, Strategic Resilience who will support clients in implementing federally- and state-funded grant projects, specifically in the energy sector . This position is 100% Remote in the United States.

The Senior Manager will work with ICF staff and our clients to deliver grant and program management support across opportunities funded by federal and state agencies including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Department of Commerce. The successful candidate will be charged with the flawless execution of programs, anticipating and meeting client’s needs, and strategically positioning the company’s resources and expertise to grow the business.

The ideal candidate will be a proven expert with a track record of superior execution and growth and will be responsible for ensuring that programs are positioned to optimize grant resource allocation, build strong solutions to impacted areas, and provide strong risk management. The candidate should be familiar with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and successful implementation of innovation and resilience strategies. This position represents an exceptional opportunity to join an expert team to facilitate change and help make a lasting difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, coordination, and operation of various large, complex federally funded programs, focused on infrastructure modernization and clean energy transition, from start up through closeout.

• Serve as the direct interface with senior client staff and executives.

• Lead coordination and execution of all program’s activities, including schedule, budget, and scope.

• Lead all necessary high profile, program-wide public presentations, and stakeholder meetings.

• Coordinate clients’ innovation and resilience priorities, secure grant funding, and successfully implement federally and state-funded programs.

• Lead, coordinate, and evaluate performance of all project staff, including subcontractors.

• Coordinate across critical infrastructure and natural hazard disciplines to deliver high-quality strategies and advice to clients.

• Maintain a complete understanding of all applicable program policies, requirements, procedures, guidelines; and shall possess knowledge of regulatory and statutory compliance requirements for FEMA, BIL and IRA related program, and similar programs/projects.

• Monitor program performance status and establish necessary tools for control over programs results.

• Serve as the key project interface with ICF leadership, delivering updates on milestones/challenges, and using data-driven reporting and analysis to inform decisions.

• Support business development activities, including proposal development.

Please provide a well-written resume aligned to the qualifications, skills and experience required. Resumes are your first impression.

MUST HAVE Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or 8+ years in a related field.

• 6+ years of experience and demonstrated success managing complex multi-disciplinary teams to achieve high levels of production, meet tight deadlines, and deliver compliant, quality work products.

• 5+ years of FEMA, DOE, EPA, and/or other federal or state agency project management experience focused on infrastructure modernization and clean energy transition.

• 5+ years of experience in grant writing and grant management including quality control, federal cross-cutting requirement compliance, and reporting.

• 3+ years in program execution, contract management, client management, and managing project financials.

• Willing and able to travel throughout the United States up to 10%.

Preferred Skills/Experience: (These may provide more edge and preference than candidates who have only the required skills)

• Master’s or higher-level degree in a related field.

• Experience in the energy sector, specifically working with utilities and/or state energy offices.

• Familiarity with disaster planning, recovery, and mitigation, and using grants management systems.

• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Professional Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

• Proven track record of leading a team and accomplishing successful business results.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, emotional intelligence, critical thinking skills, and integrity and ethics.

• Team player with the demonstrated ability to build organizational capability, motivate teaming partners/staff to ensure high levels of engagement, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Management Software).

INVESTING IN OUR PEOPLE

By empowering a diverse workforce, we discover innovative solutions to the most pressing issues of the day. We strive to create an environment that’s both welcoming and inclusive, where problem solvers can deepen their knowledge, collaborate with others, test out new ideas, and grow their careers. Our people choose ICF every day because they find purpose in our work.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$102,285.00 - $173,884.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)