Project Lead - Cybersecurity (Future Opportunity, Clearance Required)

ICF • Washington, DC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

ICF is seeking a project lead with program management, team-building, and consulting experience, including past work supporting the energy sector, to provide advisory and technical support onsite at the Department of Energy (DOE). The role interfaces with Federal agencies, industry, and national laboratories to develop and support cyber preparedness, policy, threat analysis, and governance efforts. An active high-level security clearance is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Active high-level security clearance.
• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, including at least 5 years supporting the energy sector.
• Experience with a mix of energy infrastructure security issues in an all-hazards environment, cybersecurity operational issues, public-private partnerships, and industrial control systems.

Nice To Haves

• 20+ years of experience.
• Master’s degree in a 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, organize tasks, and prioritize work effectively.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-performing technical team members on a daily basis.
• Provide advice and technical support across cyber policy and preparedness programs for the energy sector.
• Apply industry perspective and knowledge to advance public-private partnerships that enhance security and resilience.
• Work 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.

What This Job Offers

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