Project Manager

ICF; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the coordination, performance, and completion of projects. This role is remote but should attend client meetings in Silver Spring, MD as needed.

Key responsibilities include leading planning, budgeting, staffing, reporting, and governance, ensuring adherence to laws and contract terms, and serving as the main liaison with government contract staff. Strong communication and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• 7 years of applicable project management experience.
• Master's degree required; PMP certification preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and governance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of projects and coordinate deliverables.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor progress, and summarize results.
• Prepare management reports on project status and performance.
• Lead budgeting, staffing, and strategic planning activities for projects.
• Ensure compliance with contract, labor, and administrative requirements.
• Maintain governance documentation and stakeholder engagement records.
• Coordinate meetings and communication with client and government staff.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and process documentation.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Governance

Education

Masters Degree

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job 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.

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

Bot and Third-Party Applications

Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration.Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration.Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should [e-mail] assistance.

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 theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read ourEEOpolicy.

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 withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please [e-mail] we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more aboutworkplacediscriminationrightsor our benefit offerings which are included in theTransparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.

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 orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance [e-mail]. Weare dedicated to providingthe 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

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)