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ICF · 3 weeks ago

Program Manager- Digital Modernization

Reston, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $202K/yr

7+ years exp

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider that offers integrated solutions to public and private-sector clients. The Program Manager for Digital Modernization will lead a government contract, ensuring program objectives are met while managing scope, schedule, budget, and performance, and serving as the primary contact between the government client and contractor leadership.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyProfessional Services

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead program planning, execution, and delivery in accordance with government contract requirements, milestones, and performance standards

Oversee program operations including staffing, task management, resource allocation, and subcontractor coordination

Develop and maintain project roadmaps, plans, schedules, and performance tracking tools; ensure timely delivery of contract deliverables

Manage program budgets, cost controls, and financial reporting in alignment with contract guidelines

Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies that may impact program success

Ensure compliance with all federal regulations, security requirements, and quality standards

Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project managers, technical leaders, and contract staff

Prepare and deliver program status briefings, reports, and metrics to government stakeholders and internal leadership

Qualification

Program ManagementFederal Contract ComplianceBudget ManagementAI IntegrationProject Management ToolsPMP CertificationGeospatial ExperienceAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship due to federal contract requirements

Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S

Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field

Minimum 7 years of program management experience within a federal agency

Experience supporting DOI, USDA and/or USFS

Geospatial or GIS experience is strongly preferred

Highly effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively at all levels of the business

Organized, detailed oriented and able to prioritize and multi-task

Preferred

Master's degree

Proficiency in project management tools and MS Office Suite

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP)

Experience with federal budgeting and procurement processes

Demonstrated experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into digital modernization programs, including assessing feasibility, risks, governance implications, and resource needs

Ability to translate government mission needs into AI-enabled solutions, working with technical teams to define scope, requirements, and success criteria

Skilled in using AI-assisted tools for planning, such as risk forecasting, milestone tracking, requirements analysis, and scheduling optimization

Demonstrated ability to leverage generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, GitHub Copilot) to improve team productivity, documentation quality, and decision-making

Experience using AI-powered tools to support communications plans, change management strategies, and stakeholder understanding of technical concepts

Comfortable coaching teams in the safe and effective use of AI tools, including prompt engineering, workflow integration, and best practices

Ability to use AI tools to produce or refine project documentation, such as business cases, concept papers, briefings, SOPs, user stories, and acquisition materials

Understanding of how to maintain human review and quality control when using AI to generate artifacts