Program Manager- Environmental Chemistry

ICForporated; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Program Manager in Environmental Chemistry to lead a team in providing high-quality analytical services for environmental assessments and compliance. This role involves overseeing laboratory operations, managing budgets, and ensuring adherence to EPA standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in environmental analysis and team management, along with a strong background in quality assurance. Join a dynamic team dedicated to solving complex environmental challenges while fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental analysis and EPA programs.
• 5+ years of managing teams in laboratory settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team providing sample analysis and operational support.
• Ensure compliance with technical, quality assurance, and safety standards.

Skills

Environmental Chemistry

Quality Assurance

Data Acquisition

Laboratory Information Management Systems

Team Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Advanced degree in Chemistry

Tools

EPA Methods

CLP

EXES

NFG

Job description

Job Title: Program Manager in Environmental Chemistry

ICF is seeking experienced Program Managers in Environmental Chemistry to support an EPA contract, the Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT), across the country. The team performs soil, water, air, waste, and tissue sample analysis for chemical contaminants, primarily supporting Superfund site assessment, remediation, and emergency response, as well as compliance under other EPA regulations such as the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act.

Environmental analytical tasks include organic (SVOCs, VOCs, pesticides, Aroclors, PCB congeners, PFAS, UDA with TOF /GC/MS, fuel hydrocarbons, etc.), inorganic (metals, anions, nutrients, etc.), and biological (e.g., E. coli, microcystin, toxins, whole effluent toxicity). These follow EPA methods or consensus standards. Project assignments also include ambient air monitoring for priority pollutants, data validation, quality assurance documentation (QAPPs and SAPs), ecological risk assessments, database management, management of a national gravimetric lab for PM 2.5 and PM10, subcontracting analysis, hydrogeological site characterization, GIS and data handling, analysis of field sampling, and warehouse support.

We are seeking candidates for various federal laboratories across the US, including: Athens, GA; Chelmsford, MA; Houston, TX; Kansas City, KS; Edison, NJ; Corvallis, OR; Seattle, WA; Ft. Meade, MD; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage a team of chemists and technicians providing sample analysis, quality assurance, and laboratory operational support.
2. Provide technical oversight and input on work performed.
3. Schedule, track, and report on assignments and deliverables.
4. Develop budgets and monitor financial performance.
5. Supervise technical staff, including personnel selection and evaluation.
6. Maintain client contact and deliver technical presentations.
7. Ensure compliance with technical, quality assurance, and safety standards.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience, including EPA programs and methods.
• 5+ years managing environmental analysis groups or laboratories with 10+ staff.
• Proficiency with data acquisition, instrument reporting, and Laboratory Information Management Systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced degree in chemistry.
• Recent experience implementing quality assurance programs.
• Familiarity with CLP, EXES, NFG for data validation.
• Experience with analytical method development for environmental samples.
• Experience with PEP, NPAP, NPEP, Pb PEP for ambient air monitoring.

About Working at ICF:

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider that combines expertise with cutting-edge technology to solve complex challenges. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. For more information, see our EEO policy. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs; to request an accommodation, email [e-mail].

Read more about workplace discrimination rights and our benefits offerings in the Transparency in Benefits Coverage Act.

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ICF is committed to a fair interview process. Use of AI tools during interviews is not permitted unless an accommodation has been requested in advance by contacting [e-mail].

Pay Range: The full-time pay range is $81,094.00 - $137,860.00, based on experience, skills, location, and other factors.