Senior Project Manager – Data Science Services; Cleared

Senior Project Manager

Please note:

This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead data science services supporting a federal government client's trade, analytics, and mission transformation priorities. This role will manage a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, data analysts, data engineers, data architects, and user experience professionals delivering analytical support, data-driven solutions, and machine learning-enabled capabilities for complex mission and operational challenges.

The ideal candidate brings strong federal project management experience, a background in applied analytics or data science programs, and the ability to work closely with senior government leaders, stakeholders, technical teams, and delivery partners. This role requires a leader who can translate mission gaps and process inefficiencies into actionable project plans, oversee implementation of analytical products, and ensure contractual obligations, quality standards, schedules, and performance expectations are met.

Job Location

This role will primarily support work in the Washington, DC Metro area, with work expected at or near the client site in Ashburn, VA as required by the contract. Telework may be permitted only with prior government approval.

If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and also prohibits personal VPN connections.

Security Requirement

Must be a U.S. Citizen with a recent DHS Public Trust, DoD Secret, or DoD Top Secret clearance, and must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP background investigation or other required government suitability determination.

What You Will Do

• Lead the data science services contract team in providing analytical support to address complex business questions and mission needs
• Meet with program leaders, government stakeholders, and technical teams to identify priorities, understand business processes, and guide delivery of innovative data analysis techniques
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, engineers, architects, and application developers to support development of data science reports, machine learning models, dashboards, and other analytical solutions
• Assist the team in articulating mission gap problems, process inefficiencies, and operational challenges that can be addressed through data science, business intelligence, or automation
• Oversee implementation of analytical solutions recommended by the team, including data science reports, machine learning models, visualizations, and decision-support products for agency leaders and stakeholders
• Manage project scope, staffing, schedules, risks, deliverables, and performance to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and quality standards are met
• Develop, maintain, and communicate work plans, project schedules, roadmaps, backlogs, status reports, and other management artifacts
• Provide expert direction and guidance to subordinate consultants, data scientists, and technical team members
• Serve as the primary point of contact to the Contracting Officer's Representative and support ongoing coordination with the government Program Manager and other stakeholders
• Manage and control project funds and resources in accordance with contract requirements
• Support Agile delivery activities, including sprint planning, backlog management, prioritization, stakeholder demonstrations, and continuous improvement
• Ensure technical concepts, analytical findings, project risks, and delivery recommendations are communicated clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Support workforce transformation activities by helping teams present data science concepts, analytical products, and lessons learned to large audiences and varied stakeholder groups

What You Will Bring (Must haves)

• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements
• Recent DHS Public Trust, DoD Secret, or DoD Top Secret clearance required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CBP background…