Project Lead - Cybersecurity (Future Opportunity, Clearance Required)

ICF; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 144,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking an experienced program manager to lead a high-performing technical team in advisory and on-site support for cyber preparedness and governance within the energy sector, interfacing with Federal agencies and national labs.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, communication, and the ability to manage multiple cyber policy initiatives, with preference for candidates holding an active high-level security clearance and DOE-related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active High Level clearance required.
• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience with at least 5 years in the energy sector.
• Experience across energy infrastructure security, cybersecurity, operations, public-private partnerships, and industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of high-performing technical team members.
• Provide key advice and technical support across cyber policy and preparedness programs for the energy sector.
• Apply industry perspective to advance public-private partnerships for security and resilience.
• Collaborate with government clients, interagency, industry, labs and partners.
• Identify issues and present resolutions to clients.
• Prepare and present briefings and reports as requested.
• Coordinate with DOE, other agencies, and ICF teams to accomplish tasks.

Skills

Active Clearance

Cybersecurity

Energy sector experience

Public-private partnerships

Industrial control systems

Team leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Research skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description

ICF is seeking an individual with strong program management, team building, and consulting experience, with past work supporting the energy sector to provide advisory and technical support onsite at the Department of Energy (DOE). This individual will interface with Federal agencies, industry, and the national labs to further develop and support cyber preparedness, policy, threat analysis, and governance efforts. The ideal candidate will hold an active high-level security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily management of high-performing technical team members
• Provide key advice and technical support across several cyber policy and preparedness programs for the energy sector
• Application of industry perspective and knowledge to help advance public-private partnerships to enhance security and resilience
• Work closely with government clients in collaboration with the interagency, industry, national laboratories, and other partners
• Identify potential issues and present suggested resolutions to clients
• Prepare and present briefings and reports as requested
• Work effectively with other parts of the DOE organization, other agencies, and the ICF team to accomplish tasks

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Active High Level clearance
• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience with at least 5 years supporting the energy sector, working on a mix of:
• Energy infrastructure security issues in an all-hazards environment
• Cybersecurity
• Operational issues
• Public-private partnerships
• Industrial control systems

Preferred Skills/Experience

• 20+ years of experience
• Master’s degree in relevant field
• Prior Federal experience
• Consulting experience on government contracts
• History of managing high-performing teams with proven results
• Understanding of operational technology vulnerabilities and cybersecurity standards, frameworks, and practices
• Experience working on teams achieving shared goals and policy objectives
• Prior work supporting DOE
• Strong project management experience and skills
• Proven verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated research skills
• Ability to effectively manage several projects simultaneously, organize tasks, and effectively prioritize work
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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

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.

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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:

$143,756.00 - $244,385.00

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