Project Manager

ICF

Project Manager leading delivery of Head Start National Customer Service Improvement Project at ICF. Overseeing project execution and managing multidisciplinary teams nationwide.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $81,499 - $138,549 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day management of a large, multi-year federal contract supporting Head Start and Early Head Start programs nationwide.
Oversee implementation of project management, quality control, communications, and staffing plans.
Ensure timely and compliant delivery of all contract milestones, reports, and deliverables.
Monitor performance against established metrics and proactively address risks and issues.
Serve as the primary liaison with government stakeholders, coordinating communications and project activities.
Plan and facilitate recurring status meetings, performance reviews, and briefings.
Ensure clear documentation of decisions, actions, and outcomes.
Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team, including program support, grants management, data management, and analytics staff.
Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management of project staff.
Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the team.
Oversee project budgets and staffing utilization.
Review monthly financial reports and support cost control and forecasting activities.
Coordinate travel planning and approval processes in accordance with federal requirements.
Support process improvement initiatives using data-informed insights.
Promote consistent practices and sharing knowledge across project teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, public administration, or related field, from an accredited university or college.
Certified Project Management Professionals (PMP), or equivalent certification, preferred.
10+ years of progressively responsible project or program management experience.
5+ years of experience supporting HHS, ACF, or Office of Head Start programs.
5+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
1+ years of experience managing complex, high-profile projects with multiple stakeholders.
US government issued security clearance required (will be initiated upon hire).
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass an MVR check.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable Accommodations available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementquality controldata managementanalyticsbudget managementcost controlforecastingrisk managementperformance managementprocess improvement

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationaccountabilityteam managementproblem-solvingorganizational skillsfacilitationdecision-makingcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)security clearance