Aviation Consulting Manager - Remote

ICF is seeking an experienced professional to serve as Aviation Consulting Manger. This position is 100% Remote in the United States, with preference given to Reston, VA or New York, NY hybrid location candidates.

ICF Aviation:

Aviation is a vibrant, dynamic industry that generates economic growth, supports employment, facilitates international trade and tourism and brings people together. But aviation is also facing numerous, complex issues. Join ICF’s Aviation practice as we help clients navigate industry challenges, be it rebuilding tourism and connectivity, advising policy makers on how to facilitate industry decarbonization, delivering digital modernization solutions or maximizing returns on investment.

ICFs aviation practice is one of the world's largest specialist aviation consulting teams. Aviation is, by its nature, a global industry, and from our offices in the UK, US, India and Spain, we work together as a single global team to offer a truly global solution to our clients. As a member of our consulting team, you will have the opportunity to work on projects across all regions and service lines, including opportunities for travel. A more complete description of ICF experience and capabilities can be seen by visiting our web site, https://www.icf.com/aviation

The Role:

We are looking for Managers to join our fast-growing Aviation, Travel and Tourism consulting division. In this role you’ll have responsibility for day-to-day management of consultancy projects, including acting as the point of contact for clients, helping develop solutions to problems using a variety of analytical techniques, ensuring appropriate project management procedures are in place and providing guidance to junior staff.

Whilst our consultants are expected to have a holistic knowledge of the wider aviation industry, Managers may choose to align with one of our 3 practices: Airports & Tourism (business/forecasting/prediction planning), Airlines & MRO (planning), and Aviation Finance (appraisal/forecasting/valuation/funding). We welcome candidates with a proven track record in any of these areas, be it directly within consulting, the Aviation sector or in a related sector.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Manage consulting teams and ensure timely delivery of solutions on client-based projects.
  • Act as the day-to-day point of contact with Clients and build long-term trusted relationships.
  • Manage the development of reports and presentations to synthesize and explain analyses.
  • Cultivate a high performing and inclusive team, mentoring and training junior staff.
  • Support business development initiatives by building a network of client relationships, working on proposals, attending conferences, and contributing to ICF’s thought leadership.
  • Build and maintain a culture of collaboration, both within Aviation and across ICF.
  • Develop project budgets, scopes of work and manage risk throughout the project lifecycle.

Please provide an updated resume aligned to the qualifications, skills and experience required.

Must Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 6+ years of work experience in aviation strategy consulting, commercial aviation business planning, aviation sustainability, or aviation finance.
  • 3+ years’ experience project management experience, creating structured workflows with full project lifecycles.
  • 2+ years’ experience with people management, either via direct reports or oversight on a project basis with clients, client partners, executives and consultant teams.
  • Ability and willingness to travel for work as necessary.

Professional Skills:

• Holistic knowledge of the wider aviation industry, including sustainability, is a plus.
  • Strong analytical aptitude and working knowledge of analytical or quantitative methods.
  • Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written English communication skills.
  • Organizes written work in a manner that is clear, easy to follow, and tailored for the intended audience.
  • Takes direction from senior leadership and then implements independently.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word & Excel).

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

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.

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 [email protected] 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 is: