Project Lead - Cybersecurity

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Washington, DC, USA
In-Office
144K-244K Annually
Expert/Leader
Consulting
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The Role
Lead and manage a technical cybersecurity team supporting DOE energy-sector programs. Provide advisory and technical support on cyber preparedness, policy, threat analysis, governance, and public-private partnerships; coordinate with federal agencies, industry, and national labs; identify issues and recommend resolutions; prepare briefings and reports; manage multiple projects and collaborate across teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

ICF is seeking an individual with strong program management, team building, and consulting experience, with past work supporting the energy sector to provide advisory and technical support onsite at the Department of Energy (DOE). This individual will interface with Federal agencies, industry, and the national labs to further develop and support cyber preparedness, policy, threat analysis, and governance efforts. The ideal candidate will hold an active high-level security clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Daily management of high-performing technical team members

  • Provide key advice and technical support across several cyber policy and preparedness programs for the energy sector

  • Application of industry perspective and knowledge to help advance public-private partnerships to enhance security and resilience

  • Work closely with government clients in collaboration with the interagency, industry, national laboratories, and other partners

  • Identify potential issues and present suggested resolutions to clients

  • Prepare and present briefings and reports as requested

  • Work effectively with other parts of the DOE organization, other agencies, and the ICF team to accomplish tasks

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Active High Level clearance

  • 10+ years of cybersecurity experience with at least 5 years supporting the energy sector, working on a mix of:

    • Energy infrastructure security issues in an all-hazards environment

    • Cybersecurity

    • Operational issues

    • Public-private partnerships

    • Industrial control systems

Preferred Skills/Experience:

  • 20+ years of experience

  • Master’s degree in relevant field

  • Prior Federal experience

  • Consulting experience on government contracts

  • History of managing high-performing teams with proven results

  • Understanding of operational technology vulnerabilities and cybersecurity standards, frameworks, and practices

  • Experience working on teams achieving shared goals and policy objectives

  • Prior work supporting DOE

  • Strong project management experience and skills

  • Proven verbal and written communication skills

  • Demonstrated research skills

  • Ability to effectively manage several projects simultaneously, organize tasks, and effectively prioritize work

  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

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 [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.  

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. 

 

Candidate AI Usage Policy

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.  

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.


 

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:

$143,756.00 - $244,385.00

DC Client Office (DC88)

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Active high-level security clearance
  • 10+ years of cybersecurity experience
  • At least 5 years supporting the energy sector
  • Experience with energy infrastructure security issues in an all-hazards environment
  • Experience with operational issues related to energy sector
  • Experience with public-private partnerships
  • Experience with industrial control systems
  • 20+ years of experience
  • Master's degree in relevant field
  • Prior Federal experience
  • Consulting experience on government contracts
  • History of managing high-performing teams with proven results
  • Understanding of operational technology vulnerabilities and cybersecurity standards, frameworks, and practices
  • Experience working on teams achieving shared goals and policy objectives
  • Prior work supporting DOE
  • Strong project management experience and skills
  • Proven verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated research skills
  • Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and prioritize work
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

ICF Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ICF and has not been reviewed or approved by ICF.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with multiple plan options, employer HSA/HRA funding, and company‑paid mental‑health care that includes 10 therapy and 10 coaching sessions annually. These features indicate comprehensive coverage with meaningful mental‑health depth.
  • Parental & Family Support Family‑building and caregiving support include 24/7 specialists and reimbursements ($10,000 lifetime for fertility/surrogacy and $5,000 for adoption), alongside inclusive paid parental leave. These resources broaden support for diverse family needs.
  • Retirement Support The 401(k) offers immediate vesting with a company match up to 4% when contributing 5%, and an ESPP provides an additional ownership avenue. This structure supports long‑term financial security.

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