Project Director, Grants Management (REMOTE ROLE - DMV area)

Job title: Project Director, Grants Management (REMOTE ROLE - DMV area) in USA at ICF International
Company: ICF International
Job description: PROJECT DIRECTOR, Grants ManagementICF seeks a motivated and experienced Project Director to manage a large government contract that provides federal grants financial management training and technical assistance (TTA) services. In this role, you will support U.S. grantees to build financial management capacity and infrastructure to improve financial management of federal awards.This position is REMOTE, candidate must live in the DMV area.This position requires obtaining a Public Trust Clearance PRIOR to start date.What You Will Do

• Lead national training and technical assistance project focused on building grants financial management capacity for federal grantees.
• Building and maintaining a trusted advisor relationship with federal clients, shaping a team culture of excellence, providing prompt, comprehensive responses to all client needs and requests, and participating in business development efforts.
• Provide visionary, strategic, and practical leadership and direction for delivery of forward-leaning, results-driven training and technical assistance (TTA) services.
• Ensure project quality, including staff performance, reports, and deliverables, supervise and coach all team members, monitor staff utilization, and conduct annual performance reviews.
• Coordinate TTA needs assessments, creation of customized plans based on those needs, delivery of prompt, responsive, and high-quality, and effective TTA products and services that are responsive to those needs.
• Perform other duties assigned, consistent with the specifications for this position.

Your minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, public policy or administration, victim advocacy, criminal justice, business administration, or a closely related field
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in managing projects.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing a project that spans a nationwide effort
• US citizenship required by federal government contract
• This position requires a Public Trust security clearance. Applicants will be subject to government security investigation to obtain clearance prior to the start date.

Additional Skills/Qualifications We Expect You To HaveKnowledge of social science research and evidence-based programs and practices. * Experience delivering either training or technical assistance on a national level.

• Knowledge of federal grants financial management statutes, regulations and policy.
• This position requires a deep understanding of the Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Governments, Communities, Cultures, and experience working with Tribal Leaders. Applicants must have experience as an advocate for AI/AN issues.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities, provide a high attention to detail, and respond to challenges with a high degree of adaptability with comfort in establishing new directions and managing and adapting to change.
• Advanced communication, writing, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work successfully in teams.
• Demonstrated ability to foster partnership with multiple internal and external partners to help plan work, develop capacity, and ensure timely and effective project delivery.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills with the ability to engage audiences and communicate effectively in a virtual space.
• Adaptable team player with the ability to frequently change priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated an outstanding level of professionalism in providing client support, including the ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• PMP certification from the Project Management Institute.
• Advanced Degree (MA, MS) in accounting, public policy or administration, victim advocacy, criminal justice, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Experience with EPA Assistance Programs.
• Experience with federal consulting and business processes.
• Experience working with states, territories, and tribes providing national training and technical assistance.
• Experience leading a geographically dispersed team and providing oversight for multi-faceted TTA work.
• Experience managing a multi-million-dollar project budget and providing responsible stewardship for all project resources, including invoicing and routine program and fiscal reporting.
• Ability to work collaboratively across TTA providers, the government client, subject matter experts, project partners, vendors, and internal staff.
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions.
• High-quality management skills with attention to detail.
• Effective time-management skills with emphasis on quality and timely completion of tasks.

#JWPCD#SPVSICF#Indeed#LI-CC1Working 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 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 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.Read more about or our benefit offerings which are included in theCandidate AI Usage PolicyAt 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 . 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: $118,730.00 - $201,840.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)
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