Project Manager (Clearance Required)

ICF; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 108,006 - 183,610; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Project Manager in Washington, D.C. to lead strategic communications and employer branding for federal law enforcement and security positions. This role emphasizes storytelling and multi-channel marketing to improve applicant experience and pipeline growth. Key qualifications include an active Top Secret clearance, a Bachelor’s degree, and 5+ years of recruitment marketing experience, ideally within law enforcement. The pay range for this full-time position is between $108,006 and $183,610.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Top Secret clearance or higher.
• 5+ years of experience in recruitment marketing, preferably in law enforcement.
• Experience managing large-scale recruitment marketing programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment marketing and employer branding initiatives.
• Develop and execute multi-channel outreach strategies.
• Create and manage recruitment messaging and materials.
• Oversee career fairs and recruiting events.
• Analyze recruitment marketing performance.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strategic thinking

Data-driven approach

Ability to manage multiple campaigns

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, Criminal Justice, or related field

Tools

ATS/CRM tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Overview

Description The Project Manager leads strategic communications, employer branding, and outreach campaigns designed to attract and engage qualified law enforcement and security professionals for mission‑critical roles. This role focuses on storytelling, audience engagement, brand visibility, and multi‑channel marketing strategies that strengthen talent pipelines and improve applicant experience across national recruiting campaigns. Serving as a key partner to recruiting, HR, and client stakeholders, this individual will design and execute digital, social, and event‑based recruitment marketing initiatives, build relationships with high‑value talent communities, and ensure all efforts align with federal, agency, and national security requirements. Success is measured through engagement, pipeline growth, applicant conversion, diversity outcomes, and brand perception.

Job Location Ability to work onsite in the client’s office in Washington, D.C. 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment marketing and employer branding initiatives for federal law enforcement and security hiring programs
• Develop and execute multi‑channel outreach strategies, including digital campaigns, social media, events, and community engagement
• Create and manage content assets such as recruitment messaging, candidate‑facing materials, event promotions, and brand collateral
• Oversee career fairs, recruiting events, and community outreach initiatives, ensuring consistent brand representation
• Partner closely with recruiters to align marketing efforts with hiring priorities and pipeline needs
• Build and maintain relationships with police academies, military installations, universities (including HBCUs), professional associations, and community organizations
• Monitor and optimize applicant experience and engagement, recommending improvements to messaging, touchpoints, and outreach effectiveness
• Analyze recruitment marketing performance and prepare reports on engagement, pipeline activity, and campaign outcomes
• Manage recruitment marketing projects end‑to‑end, including timelines, deliverables, and budgets
• Ensure all outreach and messaging complies with federal regulations, agency requirements, and security protocols

Qualifications

• Must have an active Top Secret clearance or higher
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, Criminal Justice, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience supporting or managing federal, state, or local government contracts
• 5+ years of experience in recruitment marketing, employer branding, talent outreach, or communications, preferably supporting law enforcement, national security, or public sector hiring

Desired Experience

• Experience managing large‑scale recruitment marketing programs or contracts
• Demonstrated success using social media, digital marketing, and event strategies to build talent pipelines
• Familiarity with ATS/CRM tools, recruitment analytics, and Microsoft Office 365
• Prior experience supporting federal law enforcement, intelligence, military, or protective services recruitment
• Understanding of clearance‑based hiring, background investigations, and law enforcement selection processes
• Experience working with veteran, military, and law enforcement communities

Professional Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences
• Strategic thinker with a data‑driven approach to outreach and engagement
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously
• Collaborative partner comfortable working across recruiting, marketing, HR, and client teams

Pay Range

The pay range for this position based on full‑time employment is: $108,006.00 - $183,610.00. Determination includes factors such as experience, location, and contract provisions.

Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and employment process. For accommodation requests, please email [e-mail].