Communications Manager, Campaigns (Future Opportunities)

@ ICF Next we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients and committed to making a positive impact in the world.

Heres your chance to join our award-winning agency ICF Next. Were a community of mission-driven communicators strategists and technologists.

We are seeking a dynamic leader who is passionate about public service and unafraid to challenge the status quo when it stands in the way of progress. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments sees inefficiencies as opportunities and brings bold strategic thinking to help government clients work smarter and serve better.

This role is part of our talent pipeline and while there may not be an immediate opening we are proactively connecting with qualified candidates for future opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of communications professionals and subject matter experts (SMEs) supporting a high-profile public awareness campaign.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for the client responsible for executing requests and managing overall program delivery.
• Act as a senior advisor to the client on strategic planning for external outreach and messaging efforts ensuring alignment with agency and department-level priorities.
• Manage relationships with senior-level clients to ensure programmatic success and client satisfaction adjusting course when needed and maintaining an agile approach to program execution.
• Work collaboratively with team leads and SMEs responsible for technical delivery; work closely with managers to develop and administer budgets commitments plans and schedules staffing and other contract management requirements.
• Oversee and review deliverables and messaging material to ensure quality control and alignment with the clients vision.
• Support coordination of external and internal engagement and communications training and events with government agencies and critical partners.
• Serve as a liaison between the client and ICFs internal surge support services (e.g. creative training instructional design) to identify and meet needs for specialized services.
• Identify emerging industry legislative and news trends which may impact our client agency and drive communications planning and response on a variety of priorities.
• Champion a mission-first mindsetbringing a deep commitment to public service and a sharp eye for opportunities to challenge outdated processes and drive more efficient effective government outcomes.
• Act as a catalyst for innovation knowing when to disrupt the status quo to better serve the public and deliver measurable impact.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in communications public relations or a relevant field.
• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• 5 years experience managing large-scale campaigns multi-million-dollar budgets and relationships with subcontract partners.
• 2 years experience in federal public service or supporting federal clients.

Professional Skills:

• Demonstrated track record of identifying and implementing innovative solutions that improve government efficiency and effectiveness.
• Demonstrated experience in fast-paced dynamic environment with the ability to be a hands-on trusted problem solver and leader.
• Demonstrated experience providing senior-level counsel to government officials and executives.
• Superior verbal written organizational and time management skills as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to think creatively and provide unique solutions and rationale for solutions to clients communications challenges/problems.
• Ability to quickly understand problems synthesize large amounts of information and provide succinct recommendations that tie back to overall account communication strategies and tactics.
• Excellent business instincts and ability to identify potential opportunities for enhanced service delivery.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Experience creating implementing and managing campaigns for a federal client to include social media strategies media and stakeholder engagement and media buying.

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 orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.