VP, Emergency & Disaster Management

ICF Overview

At ICF, we specialize in turning monumental challenges into opportunities for progress. With a rich legacy spanning 55 years, we are a distinguished global consulting firm that has stood at the forefront of some of the most formidable natural disasters in U.S. history. Our mission extends beyond mere problem-solving; we are architects of resilience, dedicated to fostering prosperity and fortitude worldwide. By joining forces with us, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping a world that is not only better prepared for adversity but one that thrives in the face of it.

Job Description

Our growing Disaster Management division is seeking a Vice President to lead and transform our diversified portfolio of projects and services that help communities prepare for, recover from, and build resilience to disasters. This encompasses hazard mitigation, response and recovery, as well as public assistance and grants management initiatives within the state and local sector.

This is a transformational leadership role. You will set the strategic vision and cultural tone for a 250+ person organization, shaping how we serve our clients and develop our people. You are an accomplished leader and manager who inspires excellence, builds high-performing teams, and creates an environment where talent thrives. Beyond your extensive expertise in emergency management and demonstrated track record in driving sales and business growth with state and local agencies, you possess the executive presence and leadership acumen to guide a complex, geographically dispersed organization through growth and change.

This position reports directly to the Division Leader and works with other members of the leadership team. The position may be based anywhere within the continental United States and requires travel to client meetings, conferences, and project sites.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Vision:

• Set and articulate a compelling strategic vision for the line of business that inspires your team and resonates with clients

• Build, mentor, and retain a world-class team of 250+ employees and subcontractors across multiple states

• Cultivate a high-performance culture rooted in accountability, integrity, collaboration, and client service excellence

• Lead through inspiration and influence, motivating diverse teams across geographic boundaries

• Champion talent development, succession planning, and build leadership bench strength

Strategic & Operational Excellence:

• Lead and strategically expand a P&L portfolio generating $80M-$100M in revenue

• Oversee strategic direction, portfolio growth, delivery operations, and quality assurance

• Drive divisional sales performance to achieve minimum 1.2x annual revenue; develop pipeline extending six quarters ahead

• Meet operating margin contribution targets aligned with corporate objectives

• Build and maintain relationships with customers, partners, clients, and elected officials

• Serve as client liaison on large contracts; provide support for major contractual agreements

• Communicate routinely with senior management on financial performance, sales initiatives, and outcomes

• Participate in conferences and industry events to connect with clients and partners

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a distinctive combination from the following qualifications.

• Ten years of leadership experience managing operational implementation of emergency management programs with a federal, state, or local agency

• Seven years of executive leadership managing a business with 200+ employees, building and inspiring large, distributed teams

• Three years of documented business development success securing $20M+ annually with government agencies

• Ten years of project and personnel management experience

• Five years initiating disaster recovery engagements and managing contractual agreements

• Highly recognized and respected within the emergency management sector with established thought leadership

• Proven experience managing a professional services business with strong people and financial performance

Professional Skills

Leadership:

• Visionary leadership with ability to set strategic direction and inspire teams toward ambitious goals

• Exceptional leadership including building, developing, mentoring, and retaining high-performing people and teams

• Executive presence that commands credibility with senior executives, clients, and elected officials