Project Manager - Disaster Recovery, Housing and Community Development Training & Technical Assistance (REMOTE ROLE)

ICF • Reston, VA

3d • $89,649 - $152,404 • Remote

About The Position

ICF is seeking a Project Manager to lead training and technical assistance and capacity-building efforts for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Compass Technical Assistance program. The primary focus is managing technical assistance workstreams that guide disaster-impacted communities in their use of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding. The role leads and supports engagements, provides direct guidance to grantees, and oversees products and training materials for federally assisted disaster recovery and community development programs. It may also support housing and community development, federal funding requirements, resilience, and hazard mitigation work. The position can be located anywhere in the continental United States; candidates in Mountain or Pacific time zones, or willing to work beyond traditional Eastern time zone hours, are preferred. Occasional travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or another relevant field.
• At least 8 years of experience working directly with CDBG-DR programs.
• At least 2 years of project management and personnel management experience, including developing and implementing project or team processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of implementation of housing, community and economic development, and disaster recovery programs at the state or local level.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong project leadership and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with internal staff, clients, and partners at all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including analyzing situations, identifying existing or potential problems, and recommending solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• High level of professionalism, judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; the position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or another relevant field.
• Experience at a grantee or consulting firm with direct experience managing CDBG-DR programs.
• Experience working with multifamily developers, housing authorities, and affordable housing developers.
• Experience with hazard mitigation and resilience strategies and with analyzing data to inform risk-reduction strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations for training and technical assistance engagements serving CDBG-DR funding recipients, including states, territories, cities, counties, and other entities.
• Direct cross-functional teams of trainers, subject-matter experts, and technical contributors; develop strategies to meet assistance goals and build recipient capacity.
• Serve as the primary liaison with technical assistance recipients and maintain clear communication with HUD.
• Coordinate training on regulatory and grant-specific requirements, including policies and procedures, national objectives, procurement, coordination with other federal funding streams, labor standards, citizen participation, and compliance.
• Provide guidance on the design and implementation of recovery and resilience programs drawing on experience in housing, infrastructure, public services, and economic revitalization.
• Oversee product-development work plans and coordinate authors, designers, subject-matter experts, and other contributors.
• Manage schedules, staffing, and budgets to deliver quality project outputs.
• Track priorities and ensure projects are completed accurately, on time, and cost-effectively.
• Conduct quality control of deliverables, tools, and products to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with HUD guidance and regulations, including reviewing and approving subject-matter-expert content.

What This Job Offers

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