Project Manager

ICF; Silver Spring (MD); Remote; USD 90,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

ICF is seeking an experienced Project Manager to assume overall responsibility for the coordination, performance, and completion of projects. You will perform independent business, governance, engagement, reporting, and project support activities.

This role is remote but will ideally be able to attend in-person meetings at the client office in Silver Spring, MD. The position requires strong leadership, communication, and proven ability to manage government-related projects and deliverables.

Qualifications

• 7 years of applicable experience.
• Masters Degree and PMP Certification preferred.
• Experience drafting white papers or guidance documents is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of projects.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of project.
• Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project.
• Lead strategic planning, budgeting, staffing performance, and staffing selection efforts.
• Formulate, communicate, and enforce quality work standards.
• Coordinate meetings, stakeholder engagements, and follow-up activities.

Skills

Project leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Governance

Education

Masters Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

ICF is seeking an experienced Project Manager to assume overall responsibly for the coordination, performance, and completion of projects. You will perform independent business, governance, engagement, reporting, and project support activities.

ICF is seeking an experienced Project Manager to assume overall responsibly for the coordination, performance, and completion of projects. You will perform independent business, governance, engagement, reporting, and project support activities.

This role will be remote but will ideally be able to attend in-person meetings at the client office in Silver Spring, MD.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of projects.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of project.
• Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project.
• Lead strategic planning, budgeting, staffing performance, and staffing selection efforts in response to task requirements.
• Formulate, communicate, and enforce quality work standards.
• Monitor progress and resolve any identified issues affecting successful product/service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all administrative, personnel laws, labor laws and contractual requirements.
• Serve as primary point -of-contact with government contract and program management staff for reporting project status.
• Assign schedules, review work discrepancies, supervise personnel, and communicate policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to subordinates.
• Maintain governance documentation, action logs, rosters, and participation records.
• Coordinate meetings, stakeholder engagements, and follow-up activities.
• Conduct research and analysis supporting policy and engagement objectives.
• Develop reports, dashboards, schedules, and process documentation.
• Track actions, risks, milestones, and project deliverables.
• Support data collection and performance measurement activities.
• Demonstrate excellent people skills and communication skills (verbal, presentation, and written).
• Demonstrate expertise in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint

Basic Qualifications

• 7 years of applicable experience.

Additional Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• PMP Certification

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience drafting white papers, strategic planning documents, guidance documents, or other project documentation
• Leverage AI and review its output for accuracy and applicability
• Ability to easily communicate with senior government clients, lead discussions, and confidently discuss project status and propose solutions
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating with clients to develop clear expectations, roles, and requirements for short and long-term projects
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate on a team in a dynamic environment, absorb and apply mission knowledge, and have a mindset of learning and continuous improvement.
• Experience serving Federal clients, particularly FDA
• Experience working in consulting firm environments

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.

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:

$89,649.00 - $152,404.00

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