ICF Next

Director, Portfolio Manager - FEMA Regions 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 & 10

ICF Next$131K — $223K *
US-AnywhereRemote in California City, CA
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 7+ years in emergency management or FEMA roles, with 3+ years in leadership
  • 3+ years experience managing multiple clients and Project Managers
  • Proven track record in winning state master service agreements or long-term contracts
  • Familiarity with FEMA Public Assistance Program and its regulations
  • Must be willing to travel extensively (up to 50%) across designated regions.

Responsibilities

  • Build ICF's Public Assistance presence across assigned FEMA regions
  • Develop and execute a regional capture strategy with senior leadership and development teams
  • Establish relationships with state and local emergency management entities
  • Expand current engagements into broader accounts
  • Represent ICF at regional events to enhance visibility and branding
  • Lead proposal development and ensure compliance with RFP requirements
  • Oversee portfolio P&L, ensuring delivery aligns with standards as client base grows

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Retirement plan options
  • Flexible work environment with remote opportunities
  • Professional development and training programs
  • Extensive travel opportunities across the U.S.
Full Job Description
Location: Remote - must be based in and/or able to travel extensively across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, West, Pacific & Alaska, Midwest, and Central regions. Travel requirements of up to 50%. Travel typically ranges from 25-50%, increasing during active disaster response periods.

Position Summary

This Portfolio Manager will build ICF's Public Assistance & Recovery presence across FEMA Regions 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10 - designated growth regions for the division that include several future target states. This is a business development- and strategy-heavy role: the successful candidate will build a regional book of business largely from the ground up, working from a small number of existing toe-hold engagements, and will be measured first on pipeline development and new client acquisition, with portfolio and delivery management growing alongside the book. Reporting to the Recovery Service Line Lead this leader is expected to bring ICF's project management standards and delivery expectations into every new engagement from day one - building the region's culture and rigor as it grows, rather than inheriting an established team.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Market Growth
  • Build ICF's Public Assistance & Recovery presence across the assigned regions, prioritizing target states for expansion.
  • Develop and execute a regional capture strategy in partnership with the Senior Director, Public Assistance & Recovery, the FEMA Line of Business Lead and the Group Business Development team including target client mapping, teaming partnerships, and pipeline development.
  • Build senior relationships with state and local emergency management agencies, risk/insurance offices, and public assistance grant recipients across the region.
  • Grow existing toe-hold engagements in the region into broader accounts.
  • Represent ICF at regional industry events, state emergency management association meetings, and client conferences to build brand presence in target states.
  • Gain competitive intelligence on client needs, priorities, and incumbent contracts to position ICF


Proposal Management
  • Lead proposal development and submission for pursuits within the region - assembling capture teams, coordinating technical volumes with Project Managers/SMEs, and owning RFP compliance and schedule.
  • Oversee go/no-go decisions on regional pursuits; escalate multi-region or above-threshold opportunities to the Senior Director.
  • Contribute to pricing and teaming strategy on regional pursuits


Portfolio & Delivery Oversight
  • Own portfolio P&L for the region as it builds; oversee scope, schedule, and budget delivery on awarded engagements.
  • Recruit, onboard, and build delivery capacity (Project Managers and SMEs) as new work is awarded. Manage Project Managers assigned to the region as the client base grows; hold delivery to the FEMA compliance and quality standards set by the Line of Business Lead and Service Line Lead.
  • Own staffing and utilization planning as new work is won.
  • Establish repeatable delivery processes and quality controls for the region, aligned to Division standards


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 7+ years combined EM/FEMA experience, including at least 3+ years in a leadership or client-facing capacity
  • 3+ years of direct experience managing multi-client portfolios and Project Managers.
  • Experience winning or managing state master service agreements, on-call contracts, or other long-term procurement vehicles.
  • Working knowledge of the FEMA Public Assistance Program (Stafford Act, 44 CFR Part 206, PAPPG).
  • Willingness to travel extensively (up to 50%) within the region.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Existing relationships with state emergency management agencies, risk/insurance offices, or recovery organizations within Regions 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, and/ or 10.
  • Experience with emergency planning, preparedness, EOC activations, incident management
  • PMP or CEM.


Bot and Third-Party Applications

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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 [redacted]. 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:
$131,256.00 - $223,134.00

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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