Cyber Communications Lead & Strategic Operations Manager

ICF Olson; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Communications Manager to support a multidisciplinary team delivering cybersecurity priorities for a cyber-focused organization. The role blends communications with project management, stakeholder coordination, and senior advising.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, highly organized, and able to solve complex problems while managing day-to-day operations, tracking deliverables, and improving workflows to ensure mission continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• U.S. citizenship required by federal contract.
• Minimum seven (7) years of professional experience including advising senior government staff and executing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, innovative communications counsel to enhance program operations, messaging, and recognition.
• Manage a team of editors, web publishers, graphic designers, and communications staff monitoring workload distribution, performance, and quality.
• Serve as a senior advisor to a high-profile leader on communication strategy and priorities.
• Evaluate program performance and optimize collaboration, streamline processes, and enhance mission outcomes.
• Support strategic planning and execution across functional areas ensuring alignment with priorities and deadlines.
• Identify risks and barriers and recommend mitigation strategies to promote continuity and effectiveness.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development to staff across functions.

Skills

Strategic communications

Team leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Project management

Editing & publishing workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

ICF is seeking a Communications Manager to support a multidisciplinary team delivering cybersecurity priorities for a cyber-focused organization. The role blends communications with project management, stakeholder coordination, and senior advising.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, highly organized, and able to solve complex problems while managing day-to-day operations, tracking deliverables, and improving workflows to ensure mission continuity.