Program Director (REMOTE ROLE)

ICF • Reston, VA

1h • Remote

About The Position

PROGRAM DIRECTOR Provides executive-level leadership and accountability for complex state or federally funded health transformation initiatives. Serves as the primary senior interface with state agency leadership and key external partners. Responsible for overall program governance, contractual performance, strategic alignment, and quality assurance across all workstreams. Provides oversight of program operations, ensuring implementation activities align with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. Establishes governance structures, decision-making frameworks, and escalation pathways to support disciplined program execution. Advises state leadership on implementation strategy, risk mitigation, performance trends, and operational challenges. Reviews and approves major deliverables, reports, and corrective action plans. Ensures programs maintain compliance with applicable state and federal requirements while advancing health system transformation objectives. Supports rapid program startup environments, high-visibility initiatives, and audit-visible engagements requiring executive-level judgment and accountability. Up to 25% travel may be required. 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 to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about workplace discrimination righ t s 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health policy, health administration, public administration, public policy, business administration, economics, or related field required.
• Minimum 12+ years of experience leading large state or federally funded health-related programs, cooperative agreements, or public-sector healthcare initiatives.
• Experience serving as senior client interface for state agencies, Medicaid authorities, or other public-sector health funders.
• Extensive experience overseeing compliance-driven programs subject to federal and state grant or contractual requirements, including audit- or monitoring-visible environments.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and providing executive-level oversight of program performance, quality control, and deliverables.
• Strong understanding of state health systems, Medicaid programs, rural health environments, or safety-net provider networks.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting high-visibility, multi-partner implementation initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive-level leadership and accountability for complex state or federally funded health transformation initiatives.
• Serves as the primary senior interface with state agency leadership and key external partners.
• Responsible for overall program governance, contractual performance, strategic alignment, and quality assurance across all workstreams.
• Provides oversight of program operations, ensuring implementation activities align with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.
• Establishes governance structures, decision-making frameworks, and escalation pathways to support disciplined program execution.
• Advises state leadership on implementation strategy, risk mitigation, performance trends, and operational challenges.
• Reviews and approves major deliverables, reports, and corrective action plans.
• Ensures programs maintain compliance with applicable state and federal requirements while advancing health system transformation objectives.
• Supports rapid program startup environments, high-visibility initiatives, and audit-visible engagements requiring executive-level judgment and accountability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director