Strategic Communications Manager - Hybrid (DC)

ICF; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF, located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is seeking a Communications Manager to support a multidisciplinary team of editors, designers, web publishers, and CX professionals delivering cybersecurity products.

The role blends strategic communications, publishing, and project management, advising senior leaders, coordinating stakeholders, and guiding performance to strengthen mission impact. Hybrid work is available with possible visits to Northern Virginia as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Seven years of professional experience including advising senior government staff and executing communication strategies.
• Experience writing a variety of communication products and leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic communications counsel to enhance program operations and messaging.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team of editors, designers, and web publishers with workload and quality oversight.
• Advise a high-profile leader on communication strategy and priorities across the organization.
• Evaluate program performance and streamline processes to improve collaboration and mission outcomes.
• Support strategic planning and execution across functional areas to align with priorities and mission requirements.
• Identify risks and resource constraints and recommend mitigation strategies for mission continuity.
• Provide leadership and professional development to staff across functions.

Skills

Strategic communications

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Senior advisory

Editing / publishing oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor’s degree in communications/PR/Marketing/Business

Job description

ICF, located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is seeking a Communications Manager to support a multidisciplinary team of editors, designers, web publishers, and CX professionals delivering cybersecurity products.

The role blends strategic communications, publishing, and project management, advising senior leaders, coordinating stakeholders, and guiding performance to strengthen mission impact. Hybrid work is available with possible visits to Northern Virginia as needed.