Director, Risk Management and Insurance - Disaster Management - Remote US

ICF•Orlando, FL

2d•$143,756 - $244,385•Remote

About The Position

ICF’s Disaster Management Division is seeking a Director, Risk Management and Insurance to lead and grow its Risk and Insurance practice. This is a 100% remote position in the United States with travel requirements. The Director will guide a team of risk and insurance professionals serving federal, state, and local government clients, lead business development, and advise clients on public-sector risk and insurance programs. The role supports clients in protecting public assets, controlling the total cost of risk, and building resilience before and after disasters. The Director will also serve as a trusted advisor to agency leaders and represent ICF in the public risk management community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, business, public administration, industrial management, finance, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressive experience in risk management, insurance, or a related field, including at least 5 years supporting or working for public-sector entities.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience managing or advising on public entity property insurance and workers’ compensation programs.
At least 3 years of working knowledge of the NFIP and floodplain management requirements.
Experience working with brokers, carriers, claims adjusters, and TPAs across the claims and renewal lifecycle.
At least 3 years of experience leading teams, managing staff, or running programs, including budget planning and oversight.
At least 3 years of experience developing new business, leading sales or client growth efforts, or expanding programs and services.
Willingness and ability to travel by air and vehicle throughout the United States as requested.
Valid, current U.S. driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
Strong business development skills and comfort leading client conversations with senior government officials.
Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and presentations to executive audiences.
Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate teams working across locations and disciplines.
Strategic thinking and ability to turn client challenges into practical, scalable solutions.
Strong analytical and data management skills, including comfort with databases and data-driven decision-making.
Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, including agencies, brokers, adjusters, and TPAs.
Sound judgment, integrity, and discretion when handling sensitive financial and claims information.
Strong organization and ability to manage competing priorities across projects and pursuits.
Collaborative, client-first approach and commitment to public service.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; the position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Professional designations such as ARM, CFM, CPM, CPCU, ARM-P, CRM, or CIC.
Leadership roles in public-sector risk management associations such as STRIMA, PRIMA, or ASFPM.
Experience in government contracting and capture, including leading responses to RFPs, RFQs, and SOQs.
Experience running a state-level risk management office, self-insurance fund, or workers’ compensation trust.
Experience with disaster recovery, FEMA Public Assistance insurance requirements, or hazard mitigation programs.
Experience upgrading risk data management, including building property databases, exposure systems, or reporting tools.
Operations, logistics, or private-sector management experience bringing process improvement and data analytics to risk programs.
Network of relationships with state risk managers, finance and administration agencies, and insurance market partners.

Responsibilities

Lead business development for risk management and insurance work at federal, state, and local levels, including identifying opportunities, shaping client needs, developing win strategies, and leading or supporting proposals, oral presentations, and pricing.
Build relationships with public-sector risk managers, state insurance and finance offices, emergency management agencies, brokers, carriers, and industry associations.
Oversee the Risk and Insurance team by setting priorities, assigning project staff, mentoring team members, and developing their technical and professional skills.
Provide senior oversight of project quality, schedules, budgets, and client satisfaction across risk and insurance engagements.
Advise clients on designing, restructuring, and operating public entity insurance programs, including property, casualty, workers’ compensation, and self-insurance or trust structures.
Guide clients on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), floodplain management compliance, and flood risk reduction strategies.
Support clients through claims after large or catastrophic losses, coordinating with brokers, adjusters, third-party administrators (TPAs), and affected agencies.
Help clients improve risk data and exposure management, including property schedules, statements of values, databases, and analytics tools.
Advise on insurance marketing and renewal strategies, including participating in domestic and international insurance market meetings on behalf of clients.
Design and deliver client training, workshops, and conferences on property risk, workers’ compensation, and loss prevention.
Collaborate with ICF disaster recovery, grants management, mitigation, and resilience practices to develop integrated solutions and cross-selling opportunities.
Contribute to practice strategy, thought leadership, and ICF’s participation in industry events and professional associations.