Events Manager (Alexandria, VA)

This position is contingent upon contract award. While not an immediate opening, we are actively interviewing and extending offers in anticipation of award.


The Company

At ICF Next, we are driven by the opportunity to solve complex challenges that matter. Our teams combine expertise in communications, technology, analytics, and program management to help government clients tackle critical national priorities. We are fearless in exploring new ideas, relentless in delivering results for our clients, and committed to making a meaningful impact. We bring together strategists, creatives, technologists, analysts, and communicators to deliver integrated outreach and engagement solutions that strengthen mission-driven organizations.


The Work

ICF Next is seeking an Events Manager to support a high-visibility federal outreach and engagement program serving military-affiliated communities. This role leads the planning and execution of outreach events and stakeholder engagement activities supporting enterprise communications and public engagement initiatives.


The Events Manager oversees event logistics, staffing coordination, and on-site delivery across in-person, virtual, and hybrid engagements. This role requires a highly organized leader with experience managing complex event operations within fast-paced federal environments while coordinating closely with government stakeholders, communications teams, vendors, and operational support staff.


The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in event operations, stakeholder coordination, and execution management, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent activities while ensuring seamless delivery aligned with broader outreach and engagement objectives.


Job Location

Onsite - Alexandria, VA. Work is performed onsite in support of a secure federal client environment in Alexandria, VA, as required by client and contract activities.


What You Will Do

• Lead planning and execution of outreach events and stakeholder engagement activities supporting strategic communications and public engagement initiatives
• Oversee event logistics, staffing coordination, vendor management, scheduling, travel coordination, and on-site operational delivery
• Manage execution of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, including conferences, workshops, leadership engagements, and community outreach activities
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, communications teams, creative teams, and operational support staff to ensure integrated event execution
• Develop and maintain event timelines, staffing plans, operational schedules, and execution checklists across multiple concurrent initiatives
• Support executive-level engagements through coordination of event materials, presentations, briefings, and stakeholder communications
• Track event deliverables, milestones, and task assignments within structured workflow environments
• Support rapid-turn and evolving event requirements in a dynamic federal operational environment
• Conduct post-event reporting, lessons learned, and recommendations for process improvement

Basic Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Alexandria, VA
• U.S. citizenship required
• Master's degree in communications, public affairs, event management, marketing, or related field
• 10+ years of professional experience in event management, stakeholder engagement, outreach operations, or strategic communications

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale or high-visibility event operations
• Experience supporting federal government clients or programs
• Experience supporting defense or military community-focused programs
• Experience supporting integrated outreach, engagement, or communications campaigns
• Familiarity with virtual event platforms and digital engagement tools
• Familiarity with reporting, performance tracking, and post-event analytics

Professional Skills

• Strong organizational and operational management skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination abilities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality execution
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in dynamic operational settings

Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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. To request an accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.


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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.


However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at View email address on click.appcast.io. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.


Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.


The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$74,090.00 - $152,404.00

Virginia Client Office (VA88)