Project Management Lead (Clearance Required)

ICF is seeking an experienced Project Management Lead to support a Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA) cybersecurity program. In this role, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple IT and cybersecurity projects under a unified governance framework. The Project Management Lead partners with the Contract Program Manager, DHRA stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure projects meet schedule, cost, and performance objectives within the DMDC and DHRA cyber priorities.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and provide technical direction for the design, implementation, and management of concurrent IT and cybersecurity projects.

• Develop project plans, schedules, and deliverable baselines; monitor progress using PM tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, and Confluence.

• Track milestones, risks, and issues; prepare status reports and dashboards for leadership and governance boards.

• Ensure project execution aligns with DHRA and DoD governance processes, SOPs, and quality standards.

• Collaborate with technical leads, cybersecurity SMEs, and DHRA mission owners to define requirements, dependencies, and priorities.

• Facilitate integrated planning and change-control activities across workstreams to manage scope and performance risk.

• Provide administrative and technical guidance on project management best practices, templates, and reporting mechanisms.

• Support cost estimating, budgeting, and forecasting activities in coordination with the Program Manager and financial analysts.

• Mentor junior project managers and coordinators; foster professional development and knowledge sharing.

• Drive continuous improvement and automation in project management processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 10 years of experience in IT or cybersecurity project management roles.

• Active DOD security clearance required

• US Citizenship required by federal contract

• One of the following certifications:

  • RCCE Level 1 - Advanced

  • CCISO - Advanced

  • CCSP - Advanced

  • CISA  - Advanced

  • CISM  - Advanced

  • CISSP - Advanced

  • CISSP-ISSEP - Advanced

  • CISSP-ISSMP - Advanced

  • DAWIA PM Advanced - Advanced

  • FITSP-A - Advanced

  • FITSP-M - Advanced

  • GFACT - Advanced

  • GSLC - Advanced

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical, business, or financial discipline.

• Direct experience and understanding operating in DoD DevSecOps and DoD Risk Management Framework environments

• Demonstrated success leading multiple concurrent projects in a federal or defense environment.

• ITIL v4, DAWIA Level III, or equivalent program or service management credential.

• Experience applying DHRA IT Governance processes and supporting RMF-aligned initiatives.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Project, Power BI, and collaboration tools for portfolio tracking and reporting.

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills within multi-site DoD programs.

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 their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

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 email