Senior Manager, Federal Energy Programs

ICF

. Manage multi-disciplinary teams supporting federal energy programs .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $158,132 - $192,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing federal energy programs, including oversight of contracts, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring compliance and quality. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and build relationships with federal clients and stakeholders.

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Federal Contract ManagementProgram ManagementPMP CertificationDOE ExperienceTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Program Management PlansBudget ManagementRisk IdentificationTechnical AnalysisPerformance Metrics

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationPublic Trust

Industry Keywords

DOEEPAEnergy PolicyGrid ModernizationEnergy Infrastructure

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multi-disciplinary teams supporting federal energy programs
Serve as primary client point of contact when required
Lead status briefings and executive-level communications
Establish and maintain program management plans, work plans, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and performance metrics
Monitor financial performance and resource requirements
Identify and resolve delivery risks, issues, and dependencies
Ensure timely, high-quality, and contract-compliant deliverables
Coordinate with contracts, finance, recruiting, subcontract administration, and quality teams
Support program mobilization, transition, and team integration activities
Support DOE, EPA, and other public-sector clients on energy-related initiatives
Lead development of technical analyses, reports, briefings, presentations, and recommendations
Coordinate activities across technical, policy, communications, and program support teams
Manage subcontractors and partner organizations
Build trusted relationships with federal clients and stakeholders
Identify emerging client needs and develop solutions
Support capture and proposal efforts
Support proposal development and staffing activities
Assist account leaders with shaping future opportunities
Leverage federal energy experience to strengthen ICF's market position

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a STEM-related discipline required
8+ years of relevant experience including managing federal contracts, task orders, or programs
Experience supporting DOE, EPA, or other federal agencies
Experience with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, staffing, risks, deliverables, and quality
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and PMP
U.S. citizenship
Preferred: PMP certification
Preferred: Current or prior U.S. Department of Energy Q or L clearance or demonstrated ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance
Preferred: Experience with DOE Offices such as CESER, SCEP, EIA, NETL, OE, or similar experience
Preferred: Grid modernization, transmission, resilience, energy infrastructure, grant programs, or energy policy experience
Preferred: Experience leading teams of 10+ personnel
Preferred: Experience managing contracts or projects exceeding $2-4M annually
Preferred: Existing federal and public sector relationships in the energy sector
Preferred: Experience serving as Program Manager on federal contracts
Preferred: Strong written and verbal communication skills
Degrees primarily focused on IT, Information Systems, CIS, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or similar IT-related disciplines do not meet this qualification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs
Benefits information provided under the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act