Vice President - Environmental Consulting Leader

ICF’s State, Local, and Regional Group has a key leadership position open in Northern California for the position of Northern California Operations Leader.  This Vice President level position will be a key driver in helping to implement ICF’s Vision and Strategy to be a global professional services firm dedicated toward improving the quality of life.  On this quest, ICF recently acquired Jones & Stokes Associates, Inc. which forms the basis for diversification in the northern California market.

ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI), a global professional services firm, partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in environment and infrastructure; energy and climate change; health, human services, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,500 employees serve these clients worldwide.

We have an immediate opening for Vice President to be based in Sacramento, leading a growing region currently at $35M in Gross Revenues The successful candidate will have a strong background in the environmental or energy fields and manage overall operations for ICF’s Northern California including offices in Sacramento, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and Redding as well as partner with business development leaders across the firm to help realize the firm’s Vision.  This is a senior operational position which demands a high level of leadership at all levels.  A key objective is that the behaviors, culture and vision of ICF are fully realized by staff throughout the region.  Key responsibilities for the position, among others, include:

• Lead the day-to-day activities of the region and provide vision, strategic thinking and leadership with the aim of promoting future growth.


• Establish, implement, and regularly monitor the Annual Business Plan for the region and establish necessary controls to meet financial objectives.


• Manage all aspects of regional operations, including utilization and revenue performance and provide timely information (revenues, accounts receivable, client management, employee management, and training) to ICF management .


• Participate in strategic plan development with the Northern California Regional Business Development Leader and Branch Leaders and facilitate the implementation of strategic planning objectives by working in close coordination with other Regional Leaders and ICF leadership.


• Lead client service management within the region.


• Lead operational, financial and employee performance, focusing on the strategic, tactical and general management of the business.


• Meet on a regular basis with management to maintain an informed staff and develop a participative management environment.


• Implement, monitor and support company policies.


• Supervise Branch Leaders and mentor senior staff.


• Provide direction to Branch Leaders regarding corporate and office-wide initiatives, goals and objectives.


• Ensure accountability for Branch Leaders to ensure financial reporting and administrative requirements are attained and the Branch’s activities are in compliance with ICF requirements.


• Establish and maintain productive work relationships with internal and external clients, and fellow Regional Leaders.

Qualified candidates will possess at least 10-15 years of leadership experience for a professional services firm, managing public and private sector contracts, and managing organization financial performance.  Candidates must also have a proven track record of successful business development skills; strong preference will be given toward experience in the environment, energy, planning, water, and transportation fields.  A Bachelor’s Degree in business or the environment is required and a Master’s Degree is preferred.  Flexibility is a must.  Candidates must also possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, a team oriented focus, and strong problem solving/analytical skills.

ICF International offers an excellent benefits package and competitive salary.  To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary requirements.

ICF International is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – M/F/D/V.