Project Manager

This position is contingent upon contract award.

The Company

At ICF, we are driven by the opportunity to solve complex challenges that matter. Our teams combine expertise in science, technology, analytics, and program management to help government clients tackle critical national priorities. We are fearless in exploring new ideas, relentless in delivering results for our clients, and committed to making a meaningful impact. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate to develop innovative solutions that strengthen communities, improve government operations, and enhance national security.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Project Manager to support a science and technology office within a federal national security agency. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of innovation, science, and national security. The federal science and technology organization leads the development and evaluation of emerging technologies that strengthen the nation’s ability to respond to evolving threats.

As a Project Manager, you will help guide programs that move these technologies from research to operational use across a federal national security environment.

The Role

You will join a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, analysts, and program professionals supporting federal research and innovation portfolios. These programs span areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and machine learning, data science, biometrics, modeling and simulation, and other emerging technologies.

As a Project Manager, you will support the planning, coordination, and execution of scientific and technical programs. You will work closely with government program managers, technical experts, and cross‑functional teams to track progress, manage deliverables, and ensure successful execution of program objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of scientific and technical programs within a federal research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) portfolio
• Manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and program documentation
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, technical leads, and subject matter experts to track program progress
• Prepare reports, briefings, and documentation for program leadership and stakeholders
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, and performance to support successful program delivery
• Facilitate collaboration across interdisciplinary technical teams
• Support program reviews, meetings, and technical exchanges across federal research and innovation programs
• Assist with program performance tracking and continuous improvement efforts

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting program or project management activities for government clients, including coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust clearance
• U.S. Citizenship is required (required by the federal government for this position)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, public policy, business, or a related field
• Active Federal Public Trust clearance
• Experience supporting federal programs, preferably in technology, research, or innovation environments
• Experience supporting federal research and development organizations
• Familiarity with research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) programs
• Knowledge of emerging technology areas such as AI/ML, cybersecurity, biometrics, or data analytics
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Professional Skills

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Job Location

This position supports a federal client in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and may be performed remotely, in a hybrid capacity, or onsite depending on client and contract requirements. Candidates should be located in or willing to relocate to the DMV area and able to attend onsite meetings at facilities in the Washington, D.C. region as needed.

This position must be performed within the United States. ICF monitors employee work locations, blocks access from foreign locations or foreign IP addresses, and prohibits personal VPN connections.

Working at ICF

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