Senior Program Manager (Law Enforcement and Security)

Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.

At ICF our Digital Modernization Division is an information technology and management consulting organization that delivers integrated strategic solutions to federal clients. We bring expertise in cloud cybersecurity enterprise architecture data modernization and digital transformation to support mission-critical government programs.

ICF is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a program supporting law enforcement intelligence and security operations for a federal government client. The successful candidate will bring strong program leadership experience supporting criminal case management personnel background investigations and protective operations and an understanding of foreign affairs and U.S. embassy operations.

This role will oversee program execution personnel deliverables and client relationships while ensuring responsive high-quality support in a sensitive operational environment.

Job Location: This role is 100% onsite in Washington D.C.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day program execution including staffing resource allocation schedules budgets performance monitoring and quality assurance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders coordinating priorities resolving issues and communicating program status.
• Oversee support for criminal case management including case tracking documentation information coordination and reporting.
• Manage support for personnel background checks and investigations ensuring accuracy timeliness and appropriate handling of sensitive information.
• Coordinate program support for protective operations including planning operational readiness and stakeholder coordination.
• Align program activities with foreign affairs priorities and the operational requirements of U.S. embassies and overseas missions.
• Coordinate with law enforcement intelligence diplomatic security and interagency partners.
• Develop and maintain program plans standard operating procedures performance metrics risk assessments and executive briefings.
• Recruit supervise mentor and evaluate staff supporting multiple functional areas.
• Identify operational risks and implement improvements that strengthen delivery accountability and client satisfaction.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required 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.
• Ability to meet the positions applicable security and suitability requirements.
• At least 10 years of program management experience supporting law enforcement and/or intelligence programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or comparable credential.
• Bachelors or advanced degree in criminal justice intelligence studies international relations public administration business or a related field.
• Experience supporting the U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Service or comparable federal law enforcement or intelligence organizations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting criminal case management personnel background checks or investigations and protective operations.
• Understanding of U.S. foreign affairs and embassy operations including coordination among domestic and overseas stakeholders.
• Experience supporting overseas missions or programs involving embassy security and protective activities.
• Familiarity with investigative case management systems and background investigation workflows.
• Experience managing federal contracts and monitoring contractual deliverables.

Professional Skills

• Experience managing teams competing priorities and complex deliverables in a government or similarly structured environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage program performance schedules resources and risks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience preparing leadership briefings and program reports.
• Sound judgment and demonstrated discretion when handling sensitive information.

Bot and Third-Party Applications

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Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were 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 worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand 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.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.

Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease email and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto 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.

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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 :

$108006.00 - $183610.00

DC Client Office (DC88)

Required Experience:

Senior IC