Senior Manager, Strategic Resilience - Disaster Management - Remote US

ICF's Disaster Management Division seeks a Senior Manager, Strategic Resilience who will support FEMA Public Assistance (PA) and Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) projects with a focus on utility infrastructure to ensure recovery and mitigation priorities are met.  This position is 100% Remote in the United States. Must have experience focused on infrastructure modernization, clean energy transition and/or resilience/sustainability in these areas.

Compensation: While the range below is broader, this position will offer a base salary 130 – 140, firm. Offer based on % of job description match and location. Higher education and experience will not alter this range.

The ideal candidate will be a proven FEMA Project Manager with a track record of superior execution and growth and will be responsible for ensuring that programs are positioned to optimize disaster grant resource allocation, build strong solutions to impacted areas, and build long-term resilience. The successful candidate will be charged with the flawless execution of programs, anticipating and meeting clients’ needs, and strategically positioning the company’s resources and expertise to grow the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, coordination, and operation of various large, complex federally funded programs, focused on infrastructure modernization and clean energy transition, from start up through closeout.

• Serve as the direct interface with senior client staff and executives.

• Lead coordination and execution of all program’s activities, including schedule, budget, and scope.

• Lead all necessary high profile, program-wide public presentations, and stakeholder meetings.

• Coordinate clients’ innovation and resilience priorities, secure grant funding, and successfully implement federally and state-funded programs.

• Lead, coordinate, and evaluate performance of all project staff, including subcontractors.

• Coordinate across critical infrastructure and natural hazard disciplines to deliver high-quality strategies and advice to clients.

• Maintain a complete understanding of all applicable program policies, requirements, procedures, guidelines; and shall possess knowledge of regulatory and statutory compliance requirements for FEMA, BIL and IRA related program, and similar programs/projects.

• Monitor program performance status and establish necessary tools for control over programs results.

• Serve as the key project interface with ICF leadership, delivering updates on milestones/challenges, and using data-driven reporting and analysis to inform decisions.

• Support business development activities, including proposal development.

Please provide a well-written resume aligned to the qualifications, skills and experience required. Resumes are your first impression.

MUST HAVE Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field.

• 6+ years of experience and demonstrated success managing complex multi-disciplinary teams to achieve high levels of production, meet tight deadlines, and deliver compliant, quality work products.

• 5+ years of FEMA project experience, including program start-up through implementation and closeout, including quality control, federal cross-cutting requirement compliance, and reporting.

• 3+ years of experience using grants management systems, including FEMA Grants Portal.

• Willing and able to travel (flight/vehicle) throughout the United States for work needs.

Preferred Skills/Experience: (These may provide more edge and preference than candidates who have only the required skills)

• Master’s or higher-level degree in a related field.

• Experience in the energy sector, specifically working with utilities and/or state energy offices.

• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Professional Skills: (You bring these with you)

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• Proven track record of leading a team and accomplishing successful business results. Demonstrated success in program execution, contract management, client management, and managing client financials.

• Strong written and verbal communication ski