Program Director – GIS

Program Director – GIS

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of experience delivering custom technical solutions in a federal, state, or local government context.
• 4+ years experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams and leading large, cross-functional teams.
• PMP certification (Project Management Institute).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust.
• MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of strategy, technology, engagement and analytical agile teams responsible for the delivery of a complex enterprise geospatial and land use planning program.
• Translate mission and business strategies into actionable plans; foster trusted partnerships with diverse stakeholder groups to drive program success.
• Engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders to elicit requirements, manage expectations, and communicate progress.
• Lead the design and evolution of a tailored program management framework suited to the project’s interdisciplinary scope.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, team development, and HR-related functions to build a high-performing program team.
• Act as the primary client interface for managing schedules, budgets, program risks, and evolving technical priorities.
• Coordinate all internal financial and contractual aspects of the program, including contract modifications, budget forecasting/reporting, and subcontractor management.
• Develop a strong understanding of client mission, organization, and technology landscape to better understand how ICF can most effectively identify and address long-term enterprise needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional collaborative and coaching mindset with a growth-oriented leadership style.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Understanding of concepts and applicable software tools and analytical methodologies for analyzing and visualizing GIS and remote sensing data.
• Familiarity with emerging enterprise data technologies, including cloud platforms, AI/ML, and digital twins.
• Experience managing complex IT initiatives that involve legal, policy, and governance dimensions.
• Excellent critical thinking and initiative-driven problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).