VP, Disaster Management (HUD & CDBG)

VP, Disaster Management (HUD & CDBG)

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 supporting clients with administering and implementing their HUD-funded CDBG-DR grants and state funded recovery efforts compliantly and untangling and managing other complex grant requirements to achieve important development and recovery outcomes. We are specifically interested in candidates that can complement and build upon our disaster management expertise with capabilities in construction management, affordable housing, community development, grant management or disaster case management. 

This is a transformational leadership role. You will set the strategic vision and cultural tone for a 200+ 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. The ideal candidate has extensive expertise in grant management, disaster recovery, community development along with a demonstrated track record in driving sales and business growth with state and local agencies and possesses 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 200+ employees and subcontractors throughout the United States and territories 
• 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 to deliver urgently and excellently 
• Champion talent development, succession planning, and build leadership bench strength 

Strategic & Operational Excellence: 

• Lead and strategically expand a P&L portfolio generating $50M-$80M 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 
• Collaborate with and support senior leaders within other ICF divisions to strengthen relationships and build opportunities together that benefit a broader ICF team 
• 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 operations for large programs providing construction management, grant management, disaster case management, community development or other services supported with federal or state funding 
• 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 in new contracts or grants 
• Ten years of project and personnel management experience 
• Five years delivering professional