Description

ICF is seeking a Cybersecurity Product Development Team Lead. Our team is helping to secure and protect the Nation’s critical infrastructure resilience, so come join us in our largest cybersecurity and resilience communications, digital and creative efforts to date.

Location: Position is hybrid, must be located in National Capital Region and able to commute to 1 – 2 days a week to client site in Arlington, VA.

The Work

Serves as the primary point of contact between a federal government cybersecurity team and support staff, ensuring workstreams, status updates, and deliverables are clearly written articulated, and reported.

Develop, deliver, and maintain program documentation and strategic consultancy support to federal government senior leadership. Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity product development efforts by advising on prioritization, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and coordinated team operations across technical writing and editorial functions.

Provide senior-level supervision of support staff responsible for preparing, designing, and publishing cybersecurity guidance for a broad national and international audience. Offer continuous professional development to support staff through mentoring, coaching, and continuous performance feedback.

Maintain a comprehensive understanding of and progress reports across operational priorities and active product development efforts. Receive and provide informed advice derived from attending meetings with cybersecurity SMEs and stakeholders. Communicate accurate and timely updates to federal leadership on task status and deliverables pertaining to mission objectives.

Independently and proactively identify inefficiencies, continuously refine workflows, and implement process improvements that enhance both federal and support staff operation.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.

Active SCI clearance.

5+ years of senior-level experience in people and program management, with a proven track record of excellence in federal contract oversight.

Preferred Qualifications:

Cybersecurity experience is highly desirable.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders and foster collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Proven ability to excel in fast-paced, high-volume environments, managing multiple concurrent efforts and adapting to dynamically shifting priorities.

Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and delivering results aligned with federal contract requirements. Operate independently with minimal oversight while maintaining accountability for team performance and deliverables.

Senior-level experience in stakeholder engagement, including effective communication and relationship management with federal leadership and other key stakeholders.

Proficiency with collaboration and productivity tools including Microsoft Office Suite, ServiceNow, Generative AI platforms, and CRM dashboards.

Expert-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief senior leadership and produce high-quality, error-free deliverables.

Strong independent initiative and ownership of tasks, with a demonstrated ability to contribute to team-wide process improvements and program support.

Proven ability to independently manage stakeholder relationships, including communication planning, prioritization, risk mitigation, and feedback integration.

Basic understanding of cyber threat intelligence (CTI) and resources available including the ability to cross-reference internal CTI with commercial vendor data. Awareness of cybersecurity policies, emerging threats, and current events, particularly those impacting critical infrastructure.

Familiarity with cybersecurity policy, emerging threats, and current events, with an understanding of issues impacting critical infrastructure.

Experience supporting the authoring and writing of cybersecurity documents and materials.

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 Candidateaccommodation@icf.com 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.  

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. 

 

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 candidateaccommodation@icf.com. 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:

$143,663.00 - $244,227.00

Virginia Client Office (VA88)