Full-Time

Project Lead

Cybersecurity

Posted on 9/8/2025

ICF International

ICF International

10,001+ employees

Global solutions provider delivering technology-driven consulting

Compensation Overview

$173.1k - $294.2k/yr

Washington, DC, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT & Security (2)
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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Active High Level clearance
  • 10+ years of cybersecurity experience with at least 5 years supporting the energy sector
  • Experience working on energy infrastructure security issues in an all-hazards environment
  • Experience in cybersecurity
  • Experience in operational issues
  • Experience in public-private partnerships
  • Experience with industrial control systems
Responsibilities
  • Daily management of high-performing technical team members
  • Provide key advice and technical support across a number of cyber policy and preparedness programs for the energy sector
  • Application of industry perspective and knowledge to help advance public-private partnerships to enhance security and resilience
  • Work closely with government clients in collaboration with the interagency, industry, national laboratories, and other partners
  • Identify potential issues and present suggested resolutions to clients
  • Prepare briefings and reports as requested
  • Work effectively with other parts of the DOE organization, other agencies, and the ICF team to accomplish tasks
Desired Qualifications
  • 20+ years of experience
  • Master’s degree in relevant field
  • Prior Federal experience
  • Consulting experience on government contracts
  • History of managing high-performing teams with proven results
  • Understanding of operational technology vulnerabilities and cybersecurity standards, frameworks, and practices
  • Experience working on teams achieving shared goals and policy objectives
  • Prior work supporting DOE
  • Strong project management experience and skills
  • Proven verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated research skills
  • Ability to effectively manage several projects simultaneously, organize tasks, and effectively prioritize work
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

ICF International is a global solutions and technology provider that helps organizations tackle complex challenges and manage change. It combines deep expertise with technology-enabled services to deliver advisory, program management, and digital/analytic solutions that support clients across sectors. Its approach centers on applying specialized knowledge and data-driven tools to meet client needs and implement practical outcomes. The company differentiates itself by blending broad, deep expertise with technology to deliver integrated, end-to-end services at scale, rather than focusing on a single niche. Its goal is to help clients solve difficult problems, navigate transitions, and shape the future by delivering practical, measurable results.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Fairfax, Virginia

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 17.5% year-on-year international government revenue growth drives sequential expansion.
  • $1.45B credit facility enables aggressive M&A pace with five deals in 2024-2025.
  • $21M California infrastructure contract bolsters state-level public sector presence.

What critics are saying

  • AEG integration fails, causing 60-70% talent loss and $30M revenue synergies evaporate within 18 months.
  • $1.45B debt strains free cash flow declining to $129.6M by 2027, halting M&A in 12-24 months.
  • Overlapping CMY, Blanton, AEG practices trigger revenue cannibalization and client confusion in 6-12 months.

What makes ICF International unique

  • ICF blends consulting with implementation across federal, international, and commercial energy clients.
  • Acquisitions like AEG, CMY Solutions, and Blanton expand energy and grid modernization expertise.
  • Secures niche contracts such as $800M Defense Counterintelligence BPA and $29M NYSDOT award.

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Benefits

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

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