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ICF Senior Director, National Security Account Lead in Washington, District Of Columbia
Description
ICF is a leading global consulting and technology services company at the forefront of AI-driven digital modernization. Combining deep domain expertise with cutting edge technologies, advanced analytics, and human-centered practices to help federal agencies achieve a step change in productivity and mission impact. With a team of nearly 2,000 multidisciplinary technologists and an expansive ecosystem of over 30 platform partners, ICF delivers scalable, innovative solutions across the federal government, from AI and cloud to open source, low-code platforms, and data analytics. As we expand our technology footprint across the federal marketplace, we are looking for experienced Federal growth leaders to drive the next chapter of our impact.
As an experienced business development professional, you will bring your robust business acumen, intuitive selling and closing skills and honed business expansion experience to ICF. In this role, you will drive and deliver robust growth throughout ICF's national security portfolio. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of business development activities to include building, qualifying, and managing a robust pipeline, and confidently shaping and winning large single award opportunities, working collaboratively with lines of business, capture and proposal teams.
The Senior Director, National Security Account Lead role is focused on new sales, and building direct federal customer relationships within the federal marketplace to position ICF as a trusted advisor and ensure sustained YoY growth and market expansion. Knowledge and experience in marketing capabilities in the areas of application development and digital modernization is required, and knowledge of open source and low-code/no-code platforms such as ServiceNow, Salesforce, and Appian and AI-enabled solutions is a significant plus.
This position is based in the Washington, DC area and follows a hybrid work model, targeting a minimum of two days per week in ICF’s HQ Reston, VA office.
Responsibilities:
Identifies,shapes, and winsunrestricted,primedigital modernizationopportunitiesto enable the National Security portfolio YoY growth and footprint expansionwithin the agencies.
Develops, builds,and ownsa 3-year strategic growth planandeffectivelyowns and managesanactive24-monthpipeline
Strengthens,expandsand nurturescustomer relationshipsto gaintrusted advisor status anddeliverssustainedgrowth.
Identifies, develops, and implements near-term and long-termwinstrategies thatprovidethe business an opportunity to grow revenue.
Nurtures & sustains partner relationships that align with market growth and business developmentobjectives.
Represent ICFin conferences and industry events including external speaking engagements and meetings with clients.
Develops and supports strategic partnerships with governmentandindustry leaders, driving innovation, and new business opportunities.
Interacts regularly with senior management/executives from multiple areas within the company to include briefings and presentations on sales initiatives and outcomes.
Partners withlines of businessto support overall strategic planning and linking pursuits/capture activities that support the business development metrics for awardssubmits, and pipeline growth in IT modernization.
What you must have:
Bachelor’s Degreein businessor IT related fields
10+ years ofdemonstratedexperiencesellingITwork within the federal market
10+ years of building and executing client call plans, shaping requirements, and leading business development strategies in a collaborative team environment.
8+ years selling application development anddigitalmodernization solutionsin the federal market.
8+ years of demonstrated and verifiablecontract awardsvalued over $50M,in addition to IDIQ vehicles.
8+ yearsestablishingrelationships with federal clients and solution partners acrossthe Department of Homeland Security,including but not limited to USCIS, CPB, ICE, and Coast Guard.
2+ years selling modern AI-enabled solutions to the federalmarket place
Demonstrated experience working with program teams toidentifycapabilities and potential opportunities inadjacent and alike markets.
Exemplary presentation and communication skills, including authoring white papers, and responding to RFI’s and other presentation materials.
Demonstratedsuccess in developing and presenting complex ideas to executive audiences and effectively articulating customer positions, status, and strategies to senior management in a clear, concise, and decisive manner.
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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 (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) policy.
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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:
$173,945.00 - $295,706.00
Reston, VA (VA30)