VP, Emergency & Disaster Management

ICF•Reston, VA

4d•$231,370 - $393,330•Remote

About The Position

Our growing Disaster Management division is seeking a Vice President to lead and transform our diversified portfolio of projects and services that help communities prepare for, recover from, and build resilience to disasters. This encompasses hazard mitigation, response and recovery, as well as public assistance and grants management initiatives within the state and local sector. This is a transformational leadership role. You will set the strategic vision and cultural tone for a 250+ person organization, shaping how we serve our clients and develop our people. You are an accomplished leader and manager who inspires excellence, builds high-performing teams, and creates an environment where talent thrives. Beyond your extensive expertise in emergency management and demonstrated track record in driving sales and business growth with state and local agencies, you possess the executive presence and leadership acumen to guide a complex, geographically dispersed organization through growth and change. This position reports directly to the Division Leader and works with other members of the leadership team. The position may be based anywhere within the continental United States and requires travel to client meetings, conferences, and project sites.

Requirements

Ten years of leadership experience managing operational implementation of emergency management programs with a federal, state, or local agency
Seven years of executive leadership managing a business with 200+ employees, building and inspiring large, distributed teams
Three years of documented business development success securing $20M+ annually with government agencies
Ten years of project and personnel management experience
Five years initiating disaster recovery engagements and managing contractual agreements
Highly recognized and respected within the emergency management sector with established thought leadership
Proven experience managing a professional services business with strong people and financial performance
Exceptional verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills with ability to influence executive audiences
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Exceptional integrity and strong moral compass
Expertise in identifying program expansion opportunities and implementing contract improvements
Proficiency in leading through influence in non-hierarchical, collaborative environments
Proactive, solutions-focused approach to challenges
Experience writing white papers, responding to RFPs, and creating executive presentations

Nice To Haves

Certified Emergency Manager
Project Management Professional

Responsibilities

Set and articulate a compelling strategic vision for the line of business that inspires your team and resonates with clients
Build, mentor, and retain a world-class team of 250+ employees and subcontractors across multiple states
Cultivate a high-performance culture rooted in accountability, integrity, collaboration, and client service excellence
Lead through inspiration and influence, motivating diverse teams across geographic boundaries
Champion talent development, succession planning, and build leadership bench strength
Lead and strategically expand a P&L portfolio generating $80M-$100M in revenue
Oversee strategic direction, portfolio growth, delivery operations, and quality assurance
Drive divisional sales performance to achieve minimum 1.2x annual revenue; develop pipeline extending six quarters ahead
Meet operating margin contribution targets aligned with corporate objectives
Build and maintain relationships with customers, partners, clients, and elected officials
Serve as client liaison on large contracts; provide support for major contractual agreements
Communicate routinely with senior management on financial performance, sales initiatives, and outcomes
Participate in conferences and industry events to connect with clients and partners