Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award. 

The Work  

Our Digital Modernization Division is an information technology and management consulting department that offers integrated, strategic solutions to its public and private-sector clients. ICF has the expertise, agility, and commitment to design, build, and operate high-performance IT engines to support all aspects of our client’s business.  

The Program Manager will provide overall leadership and direction for a government contract, ensuring delivery of program objectives, compliance with federal requirements, and alignment with agency mission goals. This role is responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget, staffing, risk, and performance while serving as the primary point of contact between the government client and the contractor’s leadership team.  

Job Location: Remote, however, strong preference for candidates who live in the Washington DC Metro Area. There will be occasional onsite meetings on the client site in Washington, DC.  

*If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and prohibits personal VPN connections.   

What You Will Do:   

• Lead program planning, execution, and delivery in accordance with government contract requirements, milestones, and performance standards.  

• Oversee program operations including staffing, task management, resource allocation, and subcontractor coordination.  

• Develop and maintain project roadmaps, plans, schedules, and performance tracking tools; ensure timely delivery of contract deliverables.  

• Manage program budgets, cost controls, and financial reporting in alignment with contract guidelines.  

• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies that may impact program success.  

• Ensure compliance with all federal regulations, security requirements, and quality standards.  

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project managers, technical leaders, and contract staff.  

• Prepare and deliver program status briefings, reports, and metrics to government stakeholders and internal leadership.  

What You Will Bring With You:  

• Must have an active Top Secret clearance or higher 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field. 

• 10+ yrs managing complex IT software development programs within a federal space 

• 5+ yrs managing concurrent Agile initiatives  

• Active Certified PMP or PMI-ACP 

• Familiarity with Department of State programs is highly preferred 

What We Would Like You To Bring With You:  

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field. 

• Proficiency in project management tools and MS Office Suite. 

• Experience with federal budgeting and procurement processes. 

Professional Skills: 

• Highly effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively at all levels of the business. 

• Organized, detailed oriented and able to prioritize and multi-task. 

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