Director, Cyber Security (Clearance Required)

ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our core values include Embracing Difference; we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of difference.

We’re currently hiring a Director, Cyber Operations to work in the Planning Branch as part of our team helping to secure and protect the Nation’s critical infrastructure.

This role will work out of the client site in Arlington, VA with some hybrid flexibility.

What you will do:

• Apply knowledge of cyber threat landscape, emerging threats, geopolitical events and trends

• Assess threat and vulnerability information shared by partners.

• Reviewed information from multiple sources; classified, OSINT, incident response, etc. and create actionable intelligence to support customer base

• Dynamic leader, able to function as a senior member of the team, mentoring junior analysts and developing their critical thinking and analytic skills or function as a stand-alone SME providing in depth support to a specific effort

• Create solutions to complex problems based on information gathered from a multitude of resources, aligning them with national level strategies and best practices from the community of interest

• Conduct analysis of competing priorities and make recommendations that will shape future planning efforts of the client

• Provide recommendations based on experience and research to decision makers that are timely and effective

• Determine validity and impact of threat information, provide analysis, and collaborate to determine necessary partner notifications and potential product development.

What you will need: ​

• U.S. Citizenship required (required by federal government for position)

• High level government security clearance required

• 6+ years of events, operations planning, and/or project management experience

What would be good to have:

• Master’s degree or 8+ years of experience in lieu of degree

• Excellent oral and written communication/presentation skills

• Ability to apply knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, policies, and procedures

• Ability to easily communicate with senior government clients, lead discussions, and confidently discuss project status and propose solutions

• High level of critical thinking

• Experience in the federal government sector

• Experience supporting DHS programs or initiatives

• Demonstrated experience in working with clients to develop clear expectations, roles, and requirements for short and long-term projects

• Demonstrated experience in working with clients to develop clear expectations, roles, and requirements for short and long-term projects

• Customer service orientation with strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

 

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.  

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

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 candidateaccommodation@icf.com. 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:

$158,029.00 - $268,649.00

Virginia Client Office (VA88)