Senior Manager, Federal Energy Programs - Onsite (Washington DC)

ICF • Washington, DC

3d • $158,132 - $268,824 • Hybrid

About The Position

ICF is seeking an experienced energy-sector professional to support and lead high-impact federal energy programs for clients including the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), state energy offices and other public-sector energy organizations. This position is designed for a versatile leader who can manage complex federal energy initiatives while contributing directly to client engagement, project delivery, and business growth. Depending on portfolio and contract needs, the selected candidate may function as a Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, Task Lead, technical advisor, or senior consultant supporting a wide range of energy, infrastructure, transmission, resilience, and grid modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong federal program management skills with the ability to contribute directly to project execution and problem solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a STEM-related discipline required (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering; Physics; Chemistry; Mathematics; Economics; or other closely related scientific or quantitative fields).
• 8+ years of relevant experience including managing federal contracts, task orders, or programs.
• Experience supporting DOE, EPA, or other federal agencies.
• Experience with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, staffing, risks, deliverables, and quality.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and PMP.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification.
• Current or prior U.S. Department of Energy Q or L clearance or demonstrated ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.
• Experience with DOE Offices such as: CESER, SCEP, EIA, NETL, OE, or similar experience.
• Grid modernization, transmission, resilience, energy infrastructure, grant programs, or energy policy experience.
• Experience leading teams of 10+ personnel.
• Experience managing contracts or projects exceeding $2-4M annually.
• Existing federal and public sector relationships in the energy sector.
• Experience serving as Program Manager on federal contracts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-disciplinary teams supporting federal energy programs.
• Serve as primary client point of contact when required.
• Lead status briefings and executive-level communications.
• Establish and maintain program management plans, work plans, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and performance metrics.
• Monitor financial performance and resource requirements.
• Identify and resolve delivery risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensure timely, high-quality, and contract-compliant deliverables.
• Coordinate with contracts, finance, recruiting, subcontract administration, and quality teams.
• Support program mobilization, transition, and team integration activities as needed.
• Support DOE, EPA, and other public-sector clients on energy-related initiatives.
• Lead development of technical analyses, reports, briefings, presentations, and recommendations.
• Coordinate activities across technical, policy, communications, and program support teams.
• Manage subcontractors and partner organizations.
• Build trusted relationships with federal clients and stakeholders.
• Identify emerging client needs and develop solutions.
• Support capture and proposal efforts.
• Support proposal development and staffing activities.
• Assist account leaders with shaping future opportunities.
• Leverage federal energy experience to strengthen ICF's market position.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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