IT Governance Team Lead - Onsite Required

ICF; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 119,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a team lead for NIH IT Governance workstream support in the Washington, DC area. The role balances tactical leadership with strategic, growth-oriented responsibilities, reporting to the Program Manager and coordinating with other workstream leads.

Ideal candidates have a BA and at least five years of Federal IT governance experience, with strong communication and advisory skills to work with senior government stakeholders. In-person attendance in Bethesda, MD is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading federal consulting teams and advising senior government stakeholders.
• Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to operate independently in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities of the NIH IT Governance workstream, including staffing, priorities, schedules and deliverables.
• Partner with the Program Manager to shape contract strategy and translate NIH OCIO priorities into actionable plans.
• Provide forward-looking recommendations to federal leadership and ensure alignment with client expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-workstream leads to integrate priorities and develop solutions across OCIO areas.

Skills

IT governance

Federal consulting

Stakeholder advisory

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Seeking a team lead to oversee our NIH IT Governance workstream support. This individual will report directly to the Program Manager and serve as one of the workstream leads responsible for contract delivery, strategic planning, and integrated client support. The role requires an equal balance of tactical/operational leadership (~50%) and strategic leadership, integration, and growth (~50%).

Candidates should be based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area (DMV), with the ability to attend in-person client meetings in Bethesda, MD, as needed.

Tactical / Operational Leadership (~50%)

• Workstream Management: Lead day-to-day activities, staff assignments, priorities, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring accountability and timely execution.
• Quality Assurance: Review deliverables, executive briefings, governance materials, and strategic products to ensure accuracy, quality, and alignment with client expectations.
• Proactive Delvisory: Partner with the Program Manager to shape overarching contract strategy, translate NIH OCIO priorities into actionable plans, and provide forward-looking recommendations to federal leadership.
• Cross-Workstream Integration: Collaborate with fellow workstream leads to align priorities, identify dependencies, connect related initiatives, and develop integrated solutions across OCIO functional areas.
• Strategic Foresight: Anticipate emerging client needs, evaluate downstream implications of decisions, identify opportunities for improvement, and proactively recommend next steps.
• Business Development & Growth: Identify capability gaps and growth opportunities; support account strategy, recompete positioning, solution development, and potential teaming approaches.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.

Additional Qualifications

• NIH experience strongly preferred.
• Strong federal IT governance and IT portfolio management experience, including governance structures, decision rights, CPIC, and investment oversight.
• Demonstrated experience leading federal consulting teams and advising senior government stakeholders.
• Proven ability to balance hands-on delivery management with strategic planning and executive-level advisory support.
• Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to operate independently in a complex environment.
• Experience supporting federal business development and account growth preferred.

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 their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read ourEEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please [e-mail] we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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 or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the 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:

$119,323.00 - $202,850.00

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