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ICF Next

Lead Account Manager (Federal Climate and Energy Programs - DOE/EPA)

ICF Next, Trenton, NJ


Are you passionate about driving change in climate and clean energy programs? Join our team at ICF, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping priorities and outcomes for our national-level Federal client service programs. As a Lead Account Manager, you'll collaborate with key Federal clients, refine our subject matter expertise, and connect it with emerging client needs. Your impact will be felt across EPA, DOE, and other Federal initiatives.

**Since this role will require a hybrid work arrangement, ideal candidates will have proximity to our DC Metro area offices and client sites.

Why you will love working here:

  • Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
  • Investment of community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
  • Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and access to professional development resources.
  • And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)


What you will be doing:

  • Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a strategic plan to drive growth, client satisfaction, and quality in Federal climate and energy programs.
  • Engagement: Interact with clients, stakeholders, and partners to understand programmatic needs and showcase ICF's capabilities.
  • Thought Leadership: Collaborate with colleagues to create innovative solutions aligned with program goals.
  • Project Oversight: Monitor project delivery teams, ensuring client satisfaction and cross-project connections.
  • Business Development: Identify and qualify new Federal contract opportunities.
  • Brand Recognition: Enhance ICF's reputation among key Federal stakeholders through strategic advice and marketing efforts.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in sciences, environmental fields, engineering, business, or related disciplines. (Master's degree a plus)
  • 12+ years of relevant experience in Federal climate and energy programs, specifically DOE and EPA.
  • Demonstrated expertise in relevant aspects of climate and energy programs.
  • Demonstrated track record in writing winning proposals and successful client engagement
  • Strong emotional intelligence, critical thinking, creativity, and integrity.


About Us:

ICF is a $2 billion global advisory and digital services provider, but we are not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

With more than 9,000 staff in 70 global offices representing 80 nationalities and more than 75 languages, ICF is comprised of business analysts, physical scientists, and policy specialists working alongside digital strategists, data scientists, and creatives, united by a culture that values diversity and opportunity. We combine deep domain expertise with technology and an understanding of human behavior to support decisionmakers and inform effective policies, investments, and program interventions.

With 40+ years as one of the world's leading science-based energy and climate consultancies, ICF works with business, government, and nonprofit organizations to design and implement programs and policies that drive low-carbon transitions and build resilience against the effects of climate change.

ICF has over 2,000 climate, environment and energy experts and has supported climate projects in over 100 countries worldwide. Our insights are driven by science. No matter the client, we provide objective perspectives and actionable solutions rooted in expertise across dozens of disciplines and drawing on five decades of experience.

ICF is a purpose-driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. Our core values include Embracing Differences, and we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of differences. Promote an inclusive culture of transparency, accountability, and collaboration.

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 an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. 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 & AA 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 C[redacted] 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 here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.

Read more about workplace discrimination rights, the Pay Transparency Statement, or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

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:
$141,092.00 - $239,856.00

DC Remote Office (DC99)