United States onlyJob Title: Program Manager with Secret (Hybrid)
Location: Must be based in the Washington, DC area and able to work onsite or attend regular meetings at client work locations.
Position Description:
ICF is a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial, multi-faceted consulting company, seeking an experienced Program Manager with a Secret clearance. We are looking for a Program Manager who is customer-focused and passionate about helping large government agencies modernize and transform through pragmatic enterprise strategies. This candidate will have several years of experience in the IT arena with a varied background, and will be able to support both large and small teams in achieving client goals within an Agile development environment.
What you’ll be doing:
ICF is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a high-impact federal digital modernization program focused on the delivery of modern technology capabilities through a mix of low-code/no-code platforms, cloud services, and traditional application development. This program enables multiple mission stakeholders to improve the speed, scalability, and effectiveness of digital service delivery across a large federal agency.
The Program Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of a multidisciplinary team, drive successful outcomes through Agile delivery, and work closely with clients and internal partners to shape future work and grow the account. This role demands strong technical program leadership, contract management, and business development experience within the federal sector.
The Program Manager will serve as the lead for ICF’s Department of State efforts, responsible for guiding strategy, driving execution, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders to achieve program objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide overall program leadership, managing delivery across multiple technology platforms and service areas.
Oversee Agile teams delivering solutions using low-code/no-code platforms (e.g., Appian, Salesforce), traditional code, and cloud-native services.
Act as the primary liaison with government stakeholders, ensuring solutions meet mission objectives, compliance requirements, and operational goals.
Lead program-level planning, coordination, and performance management in accordance with federal acquisition and delivery standards.
Drive structured growth by identifying new demand, aligning resources, and collaborating with business development teams.
Ensure the program stays on track with scope, budget, and timeline expectations while proactively managing risk and resolving challenges.
Manage subcontractors and shared resources across technical and functional domains.
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across the team.
Represent the program in executive-level briefings and customer engagements.
What you must have:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification – required.
10+ years of experience managing complex federal IT programs.
8+ years of demonstrated success managing Agile delivery teams in a hybrid government environment.
5+ years of strong background in federal contract oversight, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement.
Must be based in the Washington DC area and able to work onsite or attend regular meetings at client work locations.
U.S. Citizenship and an Active Secret Clearance are required
What we'd like you to have:
3+ years of experience with low-code/no-code platforms such as Appian, Salesforce, or similar.
Experience supporting mission-driven programs in regulatory, scientific, or public health domains is a plus.
Experience leading digital modernization efforts in the federal civilian space.
Familiarity with FedRAMP, FISMA, and other federal compliance frameworks.
Experience working in a matrixed environment with shared services and enterprise platforms.
Ability to support the development of capture and growth strategies for additional work within the account.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both technical and executive audiences.
Why you’ll love working here:
Generous vacation and retirement plans
Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible work location
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Friendly community with lots of social events
Participation in charity initiatives
Employee support program
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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 a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEOpolicy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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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.
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:
$157,345.00 - $267,486.00DC Remote Office (DC99)
