Communications Manager

We’re currently hiring a Communications Manager

We are seeking a Communications Manger to support the management and operations of a team of editors, graphic designers, web publishers, and CX designers responsible for the delivery of high-impact cybersecurity products. This role blends the discipline of communications and publishing with project management, stakeholder coordination, and senior advising.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and organized individual that can solve complex problems while managing the day-to-day operations of a team responsible for communicating the cybersecurity priorities of a cyber focused organization. Tracking deliverables, monitoring statues, improving workflows and leading discussions to solve cybersecurity communications related issues is desired. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operations of the team.

ICF is a global consulting and technology services provider dedicated to helping clients navigate complex challenges and build a more resilient, secure, and sustainable future. We partner closely with clients to deliver high impact solutions across cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, and national security. At ICF, you’ll join a team that values expertise, integrity, and collaboration—and supports its employees with opportunities to grow, lead, and contribute to work that matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, innovative communications counsel to enhance program operations, messaging, and recognition.
• Manage a team of editors, web publishers, graphic designers, and communications staff monitoring workload distribution, performance, and quality of deliverables.
• Serve as a senior advisor to a high-profile leader within the agency on communication strategy, section-level priorities, and overall effectiveness.
• Evaluate program performance and organizational effectiveness, recommending improvements that strengthen collaboration between teams, across sections, and throughout the organization; streamline processes; and enhance mission outcomes.
• Support strategic planning and execution efforts across functional areas ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, leadership objectives, and evolving mission requirements.
• Identify operational risks, resource constraints, and potential barriers to success, and recommend mitigation strategies to promote mission continuity and program effectiveness.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development to staff across varying functions, fostering growth, accountability, and professional development activities for a multidisciplinary communications team.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• U.S. citizenship required by federal contract.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of demonstrated professional experience to including supporting/advising senior level government staff (GS-15 and above), writing a variety of communication products, and creating and executing strategies and plans.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Bachelors Degree in communications, PR, Marketing, Business, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of communications principles, best practices, and strategies.
• Ability to analyze complex information, operations, and organizational priorities to identify connections, inform decision-making, and recommend effective solutions.
• Understanding of cross-functional and matrixed organizations, including how diverse teams, responsibilities, and objectives intersect to support organizational goals.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to provide support across project management, external communications, editing, and web publishing areas as needed.
• Experience leading, supervising, or mentoring multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic, client-focused environment.