United States onlyVP, Disaster Management (HUD & CDBG)
ICF Overview
At ICF, we specialize in turning monumental challenges into opportunities for progress. With a rich legacy spanning 55 years, we are a distinguished global consulting firm that has stood at the forefront of some of the most formidable natural disasters in U.S. history. Our mission extends beyond mere problem-solving; we are architects of resilience, dedicated to fostering prosperity and fortitude worldwide. By joining forces with us, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping a world that is not only better prepared for adversity but one that thrives in the face of it.
Job Description
Our growing Disaster Management division is seeking a Vice President to lead and transform our diversified portfolio of projects and services that help communities prepare for, recover from, and build resilience to disasters. This encompasses supporting clients with administering and implementing their HUD-funded CDBG-DR grants and state funded recovery efforts compliantly and untangling and managing other complex grant requirements to achieve important development and recovery outcomes. We are specifically interested in candidates that can complement and build upon our disaster management expertise with capabilities in construction management, affordable housing, community development, grant management or disaster case management.
This is a transformational leadership role. You will set the strategic vision and cultural tone for a 200+ person organization, shaping how we serve our clients and develop our people. You are an accomplished leader and manager who inspires excellence, builds high-performing teams, and creates an environment where talent thrives. The ideal candidate has extensive expertise in grant management, disaster recovery, community development along with a demonstrated track record in driving sales and business growth with state and local agencies and possesses the executive presence and leadership acumen to guide a complex, geographically dispersed organization through growth and change.
This position reports directly to the Division Leader and works with other members of the leadership team. The position may be based anywhere within the continental United States and requires travel to client meetings, conferences, and project sites.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Vision:
- Set and articulate a compelling strategic vision for the line of business that inspires your team and resonates with clients
- Build, mentor, and retain a world-class team of 200+ employees and subcontractors throughout the United States and territories
- Cultivate a high-performance culture rooted in accountability, integrity, collaboration, and client service excellence
- Lead through inspiration and influence, motivating diverse teams across geographic boundaries to deliver urgently and excellently
- Champion talent development, succession planning, and build leadership bench strength
Strategic & Operational Excellence:
- Lead and strategically expand a P&L portfolio generating $50M-$80M in revenue
- Oversee strategic direction, portfolio growth, delivery operations, and quality assurance
- Drive divisional sales performance to achieve minimum 1.2x annual revenue; develop pipeline extending six quarters ahead
- Meet operating margin contribution targets aligned with corporate objectives
- Build and maintain relationships with customers, partners, clients, and elected officials
- Serve as client liaison on large contracts; provide support for major contractual agreements
- Communicate routinely with senior management on financial performance, sales initiatives, and outcomes
- Collaborate with and support senior leaders within other ICF divisions to strengthen relationships and build opportunities together that benefit a broader ICF team
- Participate in conferences and industry events to connect with clients and partners
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess a distinctive combination from the following qualifications.
- Ten years of leadership experience managing operations for large programs providing construction management, grant management, disaster case management, community development or other services supported with federal or state funding
- Seven years of executive leadership managing a business with 200+ employees, building and inspiring large, distributed teams
- Three years of documented business development success securing $20M+ annually in new contracts or grants
- Ten years of project and personnel management experience
- Five years delivering professional services or development initiatives and managing contractual agreements
- Highly recognized and respected within your field of competence with established thought leadership and/or past/present roles within a professional organization
- Proven experience managing a professional services or development business with strong people and financial performance
Professional Skills
Leadership:
- Visionary leadership with ability to set strategic direction and inspire teams toward ambitious goals
- Exceptional leadership including building, developing, mentoring, and retaining high-performing people and teams
- Executive presence that commands credibility with senior executives, clients, and elected officials
- Ability to shape organizational culture and drive excellence throughout the organization
- Authentic, emotionally intelligent leadership that earns trust and commitment
- Decisive action under pressure while projecting calm, confident leadership
Business & Communication:
- Exceptional verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills with ability to influence executive audiences
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Exceptional integrity and strong moral compass
- Expertise in identifying program expansion opportunities and implementing contract improvements
- Proficiency in leading through influence in non-hierarchical, collaborative environments
- Proactive, solutions-focused approach to challenges
- Experience writing white papers, responding to RFPs, and creating executive presentations
Professional Certifications (One or more of these is preferred, this list is not exhaustive)
- Project Management Professional
- Professional Engineer
- Registered Architect
- Certified Construction Manager
- Certified General Contractor
- Rental Housing Development Finance Professional
- Economic Development Finance Professional
- Professional Community and Economic Developer
- NAHRO Certified Management Executive
- Certified Grants Management Specialist
- International Right of Way Certification
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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Candidate AI Usage Policy
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:
$231,370.00 - $393,330.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)
