Communications Manager

Here’syour chance to join our award-winning agency, ICF Next.We’rechangemakers, a community of mission-driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists. We areseekingan experienced, motivatedSeniorCommunications Managerwhowill: 

• Serve as a DeputyProject Manager, overseeingthe day-to-dayoperationsmulti-disciplinary teams of communications professionals and subject matter experts (SMEs)supportinghigh-profile federal public awareness campaigns.

• Operateastheprimary operational point of contact for the clientand/or prime contractor, supporting execution of requests and ensuringtimely, high-quality program delivery in close coordination with the Project Manager.

• Work collaboratively with team leads and SMEs responsible for technical delivery; support the Project Manager in developing and administering budgets, staffing plans, schedules, and other contract management requirements.

• Support strategic planning for external outreach and messaging efforts, helping translate high-level strategy into executable workplans aligned with agency and department-level priorities.

• Maintain strong working relationships withsubcontractorcounterparts to ensure program continuity, responsiveness, and client satisfaction.

• Oversee and review deliverables and messaging material to ensure quality control and alignment with theapproved strategic direction. 

• Support coordination of external and internal engagement and communications, training, and events with federal agencies and critical partners, including NGOs, corporations, multilateral entities, other law enforcement agencies, and other interested parties. 

• Serve as a liaison between the client and ICF’s internal surge support services (e.g.creative, training, instructional design) toidentifyand meet needs for specialized services. 

• Track emerging industry, legislative, and news trends that mayimpactclient communications and support rapid-response planning and execution. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, ora relevantfield. 

• Abilityto obtain andmaintaina Public Trustclearance.

• 4+years experiencemanaging large-scale campaigns, multi-million budgets, and relationships with subcontract partners. 

• U.S. Citizenshiprequired(required by federal government for the position)

Professional Skills:

• Demonstrated ability tooperatein a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong execution mindset.

• Proven experience managing complex workflows, priorities, and dependencies across multiple workstreams.

• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and time management skills with high attention to detail.

• Ability to think creatively and provide unique solutions and rationale for solutions to clients’ communications challenges/problems. 

• Ability to synthesize information quickly and provide clear, actionable recommendations.

• Ability to “connect the dots” across other tasks within the contract and see “big picture” opportunities for contract enhancements. 

• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving.

Preferred Skills and Experience: 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificationor progress toward certification.

• Experience supporting federal communications campaigns, including social media, stakeholder engagement, media relations, and paid media support.​ 

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process. 

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.