Program Director - FEMA PA
Location: Remote — must be able to travel nationally to support federal program delivery and client engagement.
Position Summary
This Program Director will build and lead ICF's Federal Portfolio within the Public Assistance & Recovery Service Line, holding overall accountability for the cost, schedule, and performance of the programs within the portfolio. This is a balanced growth-and-delivery role: the successful candidate will ensure that all work is completed correctly and in a timely manner, monitor how programs are progressing, and report status and details to the federal client — while simultaneously growing the federal book of business through capture strategy, teaming, and pipeline development. The role carries full profit-and-loss responsibility for the portfolio and leads the program managers and delivery teams supporting federal work.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Market Growth
- Grow and lead ICF's federal Public Assistance & Recovery presence, developing and executing a federal capture strategy in partnership with the Senior Director, Public Assistance & Recovery.
- Build senior relationships with federal clients, prime contractors, and teaming partners across the disaster recovery market.
- Develop and manage a qualified pipeline of federal pursuits, mapping target opportunities and shaping teaming approaches.
- Represent ICF at federal industry days, disaster recovery conferences, and client engagements to build brand presence in the federal market.
Proposal Management
- Lead proposal development and submission for federal pursuits — assembling capture teams, coordinating technical volumes with program managers and subject matter experts, and owning solicitation compliance and schedule.
- Own go/no-go decisions on federal pursuits; escalate large or strategic opportunities to the Senior Director.
Portfolio & Delivery Oversight
- Own portfolio profit-and-loss; oversee scope, schedule, and budget delivery across awarded engagements, applying disciplined cost control and budgeting.
- Hold overall accountability for the cost, schedule, and performance of the programs within the portfolio, ensuring all work is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
- Monitor how programs and projects are progressing, actively manage risk, and report status and details to the client.
- Manage and mentor the program managers and delivery teams supporting the portfolio; hold delivery to FEMA compliance and quality standards.
- Own staffing and utilization planning as the federal book of business grows.
Federal Key Personnel Readiness
- Serve as, or be readily proposable as, the named Program Manager Key Personnel on FEMA task-order contracts, accountable for the overall cost, schedule, and performance of assigned programs.
- Serve as one of the contractor's primary points of contact when interfacing with the federal client on contract-related issues, alongside the Deputy Program Manager.
- Maintain availability to the federal client on a 24-hour/7-day basis and for recurring government meetings, including weekly or quarterly performance assessment meetings, consistent with contract Key Personnel requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related technical discipline.
- 15+ years of overall program management experience, including demonstrated experience serving as Program Manager on multiple projects of comparable magnitude and complexity to a large federal task-order contract (e.g., FEMA PA-TAC), and including 8+ years specifically in FEMA Public Assistance program delivery, disaster recovery consulting, or related federal business development.
- 3+ years of experience in Business Development activities.
- Demonstrated experience building new business and federal market presence, with a track record of capture wins and pipeline development in the public sector.
- Experience working within FEMA Public Assistance Program (Stafford Act, 44 CFR Part 206, PAPPG) and the disaster recovery grant funding lifecycle.
- Availability to the federal client on a 24-hour/7-day basis during activations.
- Ability to commit to an assigned contract/task order for a minimum of six (6) months following award.
- Willingness to travel extensively across the assigned regions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on disaster operations experience.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High-level management and leadership skills, with executive-level presence and the judgment to set direction and hold teams accountable.
- Ability to both lead and function as a member of a team.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Highly organized and detail-driven, with demonstrated attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and remain composed under pressure.
- Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, including risk management.
- Strong command of budgeting and cost control across a portfolio.
- Teamwork and motivational skills; a collaborative leader who builds cohesive teams and keeps people engaged.
- Willingness and ability to be proposed and to serve as FEMA Key Personnel Program Manager on federal task orders including:
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Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact [email protected] for assistance.
Working at ICF
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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$158,819.00 - $269,993.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related technical discipline.
- 15+ years of overall program management experience.
- Experience serving as Program Manager on multiple projects comparable in magnitude and complexity to a large federal task-order contract.
- 8+ years of experience in FEMA Public Assistance program delivery, disaster recovery consulting, or related federal business development.
- 3+ years of experience in business development activities.
- Demonstrated experience building new business and federal market presence, including capture wins and public-sector pipeline development.
- Experience with the FEMA Public Assistance Program, Stafford Act, 44 CFR Part 206, PAPPG, and the disaster recovery grant funding lifecycle.
- Availability to the federal client 24 hours per day, 7 days per week during activations.
- Ability to commit to an assigned contract or task order for at least six months following award.
- Willingness to travel extensively across assigned regions.
- Hands-on disaster operations experience.
- Project Management Professional certification.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Executive-level management and leadership presence with the ability to set direction and hold teams accountable.
- Ability to lead and function effectively as a team member.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, multitasking, and composure under pressure.
- Strong conflict resolution, problem-solving, and risk management skills.
- Strong budgeting and portfolio cost-control skills.
- Teamwork and motivational skills with a collaborative leadership style.
- Willingness and ability to be proposed and serve as FEMA Key Personnel Program Manager on federal task orders.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan choices (UHC PPO/HDHP and Kaiser in some areas) come with employer HSA/HRA funding and wellness incentives, with dental and vision included. Mental-health access is emphasized via Modern Health, offering up to 10 therapy and 10 coaching sessions annually.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building resources include Maven support on UHC plans, $10,000 lifetime fertility/surrogacy reimbursement, and $5,000 for adoption, milk-shipping, and clinician-led programs. Caregiver and 24/7 resources are also available through the EAP.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 5% discount is broadly available and regularly highlighted in postings. This adds a straightforward path for employees to build ownership alongside salary and benefits.
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