ICF Next

Director, Disaster Human Services (REMOTE ROLE)

ICF Next$108K — $184K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Reston, VA
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in emergency management, public administration, social work, public health, or related field
  • Minimum 10 years in emergency management or disaster human services
  • Experience in leading federal human services emergency operations
  • Knowledge of National Response Framework and relevant federal disaster response structures
  • Experience in coordinating with governmental or nongovernmental partners
  • Proven ability to develop emergency plans and operational guidance

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert in disaster human services and emergency operations
  • Lead emergency repatriation readiness and planning
  • Guide multidisciplinary teams in disaster missions
  • Support federal clients in operational planning and training
  • Coordinate with partners during emergency operations
  • Deliver services using human-centered, trauma-informed approaches
  • Communicate operational risks and improvement opportunities
  • Develop briefings and reports for clients
  • Contribute to business development and thought leadership

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with remote opportunities
  • Support for ongoing professional development
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Access to a wide network of federal and community partners
  • Commitment to human-centered approaches in crisis response
Full Job Description
Director, Disaster Human Services

ICF is actively seeking a Director,Disaster Human Services to join our growing disaster human services practice. In this role, you will provide subject matter expertise and operational leadership to federal programs that support individuals and families before, during, and after disasters, emergencies, and other crises. You will bring deep experience in emergency repatriation and federal human services emergency response to help clients strengthen readiness and execute complex, human-centered operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a subject matter expert in emergency repatriation, disaster human services, mass care and emergency assistance, and human services emergency response and recovery

  • Lead and support emergency repatriation readiness and operations, including operational planning, activation, survivor intake and assistance, resource coordination, transition, and demobilization activities

  • Provide technical and operational guidance to multidisciplinary teams supporting emergency repatriation and other disaster human services missions

  • Support federal clients in developing and implementing operational plans, standard operating procedures, job aids, training materials, exercises, and other tools that strengthen mission readiness and consistent service delivery

  • Coordinate effectively with federal, state, tribal, territorial, local, and nongovernmental partners during planning and emergency operations

  • Support the delivery of services to individuals and families affected by disasters, displacement, repatriation, and other crises using human-centered and trauma-informed approaches

  • Help ensure operational activities align with applicable federal emergency management frameworks, program requirements, policies, and procedures

  • Support training, exercises, just-in-time mission briefings, after-action activities, and continuous improvement efforts

  • Identify operational risks, emerging needs, and opportunities to improve mission execution and communicate recommendations to project and client leadership

  • Develop high-quality briefings, reports, operational guidance, and other client deliverables

  • Build strong working relationships with clients, partners, and multidisciplinary project teams

  • Contribute to business development, thought leadership, and other initiatives that advance ICF's disaster human services and emergency management capabilities

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in emergency management, public administration, human services, social work, public health, or a related field
  • Minimum 10 years of professional experience supporting emergency management, emergency repatriation, disaster human services, mass care/emergency assistance, or related human services programs
  • Demonstrated experience supporting complex federal human services emergency operations, including operational planning, coordination, readiness, deployment, or mission execution
  • Demonstrated experience leading scalable disaster human services operations, including management of deployed personnel, operational readiness, and coordination across incident management functions
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the National Response Framework, National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and federal disaster response structures and operations
  • Experience coordinating with federal, state, tribal, territorial, local, or nongovernmental partners in emergency preparedness, response, or recovery environments
  • Experience developing or implementing emergency plans, procedures, training, exercises, or operational guidance

Professional Skills:

  • Strong understanding of emergency repatriation and the disaster human services operational environment
  • Proven ability to lead workstreams and multidisciplinary teams in complex, fast-paced environments
  • Ability to translate policy, program requirements, and operational objectives into practical approaches for mission execution
  • Strong understanding of human-centered and trauma-informed approaches to supporting individuals and families affected by emergencies and disasters
  • Excellent judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including development of client-facing briefings, reports, and operational products
  • Ability to establish trusted relationships and collaborate effectively with clients, partners, and internal teams
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work on time
  • Ability to work effectively in a matrixed consulting environment
  • Ability and willingness to support emergency operations outside normal business hours and travel or deploy, as required

Bot and Third-Party Applications

Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact for assistance.

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:

$108,476.00 - $184,409.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

About ICF Next

ICF Next is a global marketing and communications agency that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries, including healthcare, energy, and transportation. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. ICF Next offers a comprehensive suite of services, including branding, digital marketing, public relations, and social media management. The company has a strong reputation for delivering innovative and effective solutions that help its clients achieve their business objectives. ICF Next is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and it has received numerous awards for its work in these areas.
Learn more about ICF Next
Size
8,000 employees
Market Cap
$1.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$54.9 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+5.6%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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