ICF Next

Director, Public Assistance (Portfolio Manager - FEMA Region 4 (AL - FL - GA - KY - MS - NC - SC - TN)

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 7+ years of emergency management/FEMA experience, including 3+ years in a leadership/client-facing role
  • 3+ years managing multi-client portfolios and Project Managers
  • Working knowledge of the FEMA Public Assistance Program
  • Willingness to travel extensively (up to 50%)

Responsibilities

  • Oversee portfolio P&L and manage the delivery for Region 4 client base including various entities
  • Manage on-call and task order engagements within the region
  • Ensure compliance with FEMA quality standards
  • Plan staffing and utilization for the portfolio
  • Promote consistent project management standards and mentor Project Managers
  • Identify and escalate delivery risks and client satisfaction issues
  • Grow existing client relationships and pursue new opportunities in Region 4

Benefits

  • Remote work with regional travel requirements
  • Mentorship and development opportunities for Project Managers
  • Opportunity to influence emergency management practices
  • Engagement with high-severity disaster responses
  • Networking within industry associations and emergency management conferences
Full Job Description
Location: Remote - Must be located within the Southeast region and/or able to support extensive travel across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, with travel requirements of up to 50%. Travel typically ranges from 25-50%, increasing during active disaster response periods.

Position Summary

FEMA Region 4 is one of the practice's largest and most active regions, serving clients across the Southeast - Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee - an area that sees frequent, high-severity disaster activity and sustained demand for Public Assistance and grants management support.

The Portfolio Manager will lead and grow ICF's established FEMA Region 4 portfolio, one of the Division's most significant areas of business. Reporting to the Senior Director, Public Assistance & Recovery Service Line Lead, who oversees delivery and strategy for the Service Line, this role is expected to be a true culture carrier for the practice- modeling and instilling strong project management standards and expectations across the portfolio's Project Managers, while also driving the strategic growth agenda for the region. The portfolio includes a mix of active Public Assistance clients, on-call and task order contracts, and strategic growth opportunities across the region. This role requires strong leadership in both project delivery and business development to drive client success and sustained portfolio growth.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio & Delivery Oversight
  • Own portfolio P&L and delivery oversight for the current Region 4 client base, including state, county, municipal, and school district clients across Region, and manage the associated Project Managers.
  • Oversee on-call and task-order-based engagements within the region.
  • Hold delivery to the FEMA compliance and quality standards set by the Public Assistance & Recovery Service Line Lead
  • Own staffing and utilization planning across the portfolio.
  • Champion consistent project management standards, tools, and delivery practices across the portfolio; mentor and develop Project Managers.
  • Identify and escalate delivery risks and client satisfaction issues before they become compliance or retention problems.


Business Development & Growth
  • Grow the region through expansion of existing client relationships - add-on task orders and contract recompetes - and pursuit of identified future target areas across Region 4 States.
  • Build senior relationships with state and local emergency management agencies and public assistance grant recipients across Region 4.
  • Gain competitive intelligence about client needs and priorities and position ICF for winning work in advance of RFP release
  • Collaborate with peer Portfolio Managers, Service Line Lead, and Line of Business Lead to share best practices and maintain consistent standards across regions.
  • Represent ICF at relevant industry associations and state/regional emergency management conferences to build visibility and relationships.


Proposal Management
  • Ensure the successful development and submission of proposals for pursuits within Region 4, providing guidance, oversight, and support as needed.
  • Oversee go/no-go decisions on regional pursuits; escalate multi-region or above-threshold opportunities to the Service Line Lead.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and technical volume contributor on major regional pursuits, partnering with the capture/growth team on win strategy.


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.
  • 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 the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), Georgia Emergency Management Agency, or other Region 4 state EM agencies.
  • Experience with emergency planning, preparedness, emergency operations center activations, incident management
  • Experience with on-call/task-order contract structures.
  • PMP or CEM


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 [redacted] 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:
$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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