Project Manager (Clearance Required)

ICF Olson; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 108,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Project Manager to lead strategic communications, employer branding, and outreach campaigns for federal law enforcement and security hiring programs. You will design and execute digital, social, and event-based recruitment marketing initiatives, partner with recruiters and HR, and ensure compliance with federal and security requirements.

The role requires 5+ years in recruitment marketing or related communications, a Bachelor’s degree, and an active Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance or higher required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years supporting or managing federal, state, or local government contracts.
• 5+ years in recruitment marketing, employer branding, or communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment marketing and employer branding for federal hiring programs.
• Develop and execute multi-channel outreach strategies (digital, social, events, community).
• Create content assets: messaging, candidate materials, event promotions, brand collateral.
• Oversee career fairs, events, and outreach ensuring consistent brand representation.
• Partner with recruiters to align marketing with hiring priorities and pipeline needs.
• Build relationships with police academies, military installations, universities (incl. HBCUs), associations, and communities.
• Monitor applicant experience and engagement; propose messaging improvements.
• Analyze marketing performance and report on engagement and pipeline activity.
• Manage recruitment marketing projects end-to-end: timelines, deliverables, budgets.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Strategic thinking

Data-driven approach

Highly organized

Collaborative partner

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Marketing/PR/Business or related field

Tools

ATS/CRM tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job 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, builds relationships with high‑value talent communities, and ensures 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.

What You Will Do

• 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

What You Will Bring With You

• 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

What We Would Like You to Bring With You

• 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

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. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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: $108,006.00 - $183,610.00

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About ICF

ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting‑edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.