ICF
Executive Director, ICF Climate Center
ICF, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090
Description
ICF is a $2 billion global advisory and digital services provider, combining 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 over 75 languages, ICF comprises business analysts, physical scientists, and policy specialists working alongside digital strategists, data scientists, and creatives, united by a culture that values diversity and opportunity.
ICF is committed to a more resilient and prosperous world for all. The work we do across sectors, geographies, and client types provides our teams an opportunity to fulfill that commitment.
About the
ICF Climate Center
With 40+ years as one of the world’s leading science-based 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.
The
ICF Climate Center
offers compelling research and unique insights that combine climate science and predictive analytics to help organizations establish clear, practical pathways forward.
Position Summary:
This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the discourse and action surrounding the climate change challenge. The Executive Director will help shape and drive priorities and outcomes for the ICF Climate Center, which works to build brand awareness and growth for ICF’s climate business.
The Executive Director will work to shape the strategy for the Climate Center and serve as a key contributor to program workstreams including thought leadership, events, client engagement, partnerships, internships, and more.
A highly visible role, the Executive Director will serve as a lead speaker and author on climate and energy topics, working with a cohort of over 25 subject-matter experts who represent ICF’s specialized expertise in climate policy, decarbonization, resilience, and the energy transition.
The Executive Director will be an advisor to ICF’s clients, helping them advance climate plans and strategies and convening clients and prospects in dialogue on key climate and energy topics.
The Executive Director will work closely with senior leaders of ICF’s climate and energy businesses and the Chief Marketing Officer to support the Climate Center’s goals.
The Executive Director will partner with 1-2 Deputy Directors, a dedicated marketing and PR team, and a growing portfolio of subject matter experts who serve as senior fellows in the Climate Center.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Promote the Center’s brand, insights, and activities to media, clients, and industry groups to build awareness and understanding of ICF’s contributions to climate, environment, energy, and policy arenas.
Industry Thought Leadership:
Shape informed, science-driven perspectives on key challenges in the climate arena and share ICF’s insights through client engagement and partnerships.
Market Strategy & Development:
Support ICF’s market development strategy, including analysis of key trends and identification of new opportunities for ICF.
Client Engagement & Outreach:
Advise and support growth and business development efforts that advance progress in the climate, environment, energy, and policy arenas.
Network & Relationship Development:
Act as a connector and relationship-builder to create high-value networking among ICF employees, clients, and industry groups.
Minimum Qualifications:
15+ years’ experience engaging professionally on climate-related topics, including greenhouse gas mitigation, climate adaptation, and clean energy.
Recognized subject matter expertise and technical depth in climate change mitigation or adaptation.
Experience as a senior leader in a climate-focused role at a federal agency, state or local government, nonprofit, or similar organization preferred.
Track record of writing, public speaking, and engaging with media on climate and environment-related topics.
Strength in coordinating and effectively driving outcomes across functions in an organization.
Reputation for strong emotional intelligence, critical thinking skills, creativity, and integrity.
Pay Range
- The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $181,204.00 - $308,046.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99).
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ICF is a $2 billion global advisory and digital services provider, combining 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 over 75 languages, ICF comprises business analysts, physical scientists, and policy specialists working alongside digital strategists, data scientists, and creatives, united by a culture that values diversity and opportunity.
ICF is committed to a more resilient and prosperous world for all. The work we do across sectors, geographies, and client types provides our teams an opportunity to fulfill that commitment.
About the
ICF Climate Center
With 40+ years as one of the world’s leading science-based 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.
The
ICF Climate Center
offers compelling research and unique insights that combine climate science and predictive analytics to help organizations establish clear, practical pathways forward.
Position Summary:
This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the discourse and action surrounding the climate change challenge. The Executive Director will help shape and drive priorities and outcomes for the ICF Climate Center, which works to build brand awareness and growth for ICF’s climate business.
The Executive Director will work to shape the strategy for the Climate Center and serve as a key contributor to program workstreams including thought leadership, events, client engagement, partnerships, internships, and more.
A highly visible role, the Executive Director will serve as a lead speaker and author on climate and energy topics, working with a cohort of over 25 subject-matter experts who represent ICF’s specialized expertise in climate policy, decarbonization, resilience, and the energy transition.
The Executive Director will be an advisor to ICF’s clients, helping them advance climate plans and strategies and convening clients and prospects in dialogue on key climate and energy topics.
The Executive Director will work closely with senior leaders of ICF’s climate and energy businesses and the Chief Marketing Officer to support the Climate Center’s goals.
The Executive Director will partner with 1-2 Deputy Directors, a dedicated marketing and PR team, and a growing portfolio of subject matter experts who serve as senior fellows in the Climate Center.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Promote the Center’s brand, insights, and activities to media, clients, and industry groups to build awareness and understanding of ICF’s contributions to climate, environment, energy, and policy arenas.
Industry Thought Leadership:
Shape informed, science-driven perspectives on key challenges in the climate arena and share ICF’s insights through client engagement and partnerships.
Market Strategy & Development:
Support ICF’s market development strategy, including analysis of key trends and identification of new opportunities for ICF.
Client Engagement & Outreach:
Advise and support growth and business development efforts that advance progress in the climate, environment, energy, and policy arenas.
Network & Relationship Development:
Act as a connector and relationship-builder to create high-value networking among ICF employees, clients, and industry groups.
Minimum Qualifications:
15+ years’ experience engaging professionally on climate-related topics, including greenhouse gas mitigation, climate adaptation, and clean energy.
Recognized subject matter expertise and technical depth in climate change mitigation or adaptation.
Experience as a senior leader in a climate-focused role at a federal agency, state or local government, nonprofit, or similar organization preferred.
Track record of writing, public speaking, and engaging with media on climate and environment-related topics.
Strength in coordinating and effectively driving outcomes across functions in an organization.
Reputation for strong emotional intelligence, critical thinking skills, creativity, and integrity.
Pay Range
- The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $181,204.00 - $308,046.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99).
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