Federal Energy Programs Leader — Hybrid PM & Strategy (DC Metro)

ICF Olson; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF seeks an experienced Senior Manager, Energy Programs to lead federal energy initiatives in the DC region. The role combines program management, technical analysis, and client engagement across DOE, EPA, and public-sector energy offices.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of federal program management experience, a STEM degree, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust and PMP clearance. The position is hybrid with on-site collaboration for federal projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (engineering/physics/chemistry/math) required.
• 8+ years of federal contracts/program management experience.
• Experience supporting DOE, EPA or similar agencies.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust and PMP.
• U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams supporting federal energy programs.
• Serve as primary client point of contact when required.
• Lead status briefings and executive-level communications.
• Establish and maintain program management plans, work plans, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and performance metrics.
• Monitor financial performance and resource requirements.
• Identify and resolve delivery risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensure timely, high-quality, and contract-compliant deliverables.
• Coordinate with contracts, finance, recruiting, subcontract administration, and quality teams.
• Support program mobilization, transition, and team integration activities as needed.
• Support DOE, EPA, and other public-sector clients on energy-related initiatives.
• Lead development of technical analyses, reports, briefings, presentations, and recommendations.
• Coordinate activities across technical, policy, communications, and program support teams.
• Manage subcontractors and partner organizations.
• Build trusted relationships with federal clients and stakeholders.
• Identify emerging client needs and develop solutions.
• Support capture and proposal efforts.
• Support proposal development and staffing activities.
• Assist account leaders with shaping future opportunities.
• Leverage federal energy experience to strengthen ICF's market position.

Skills

Federal program management

DOE/EPA experience

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

PMP certification

Public Trust clearance

U.S. citizenship

Education

STEM degree

Job description

ICF seeks an experienced Senior Manager, Energy Programs to lead federal energy initiatives in the DC region. The role combines program management, technical analysis, and client engagement across DOE, EPA, and public-sector energy offices.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of federal program management experience, a STEM degree, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust and PMP clearance. The position is hybrid with on-site collaboration for federal projects.