Executive Director, Climate Center

3 weeks ago


Reston, Virginia, United States ICF Full time
About the ICF Climate Center

ICF is a global leader in climate consulting, with over 40 years of experience helping businesses, governments, and non-profits address the challenges of climate change. Our team of experts provides science-driven insights and actionable solutions to help organizations transition to a low-carbon economy and build resilience against the effects of climate change.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Executive Director to lead our Climate Center and drive our climate business forward. As a senior executive at ICF, you will be a key spokesperson for our climate expertise and engage with leaders across ICF, clients, partners, and the media to amplify our impact. You will work closely with our senior leaders and subject matter experts to shape our climate strategy and drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership: Promote the Climate Center's brand, insights, and activities to media, clients, and industry groups to build awareness and understanding of ICF's climate expertise.
  • Industry Thought Leadership: Help shape informed, science-driven perspectives on key policy, regulatory, and technological challenges in the climate arena.
  • Market Strategy & Development: Support ICF's market development strategy, including analysis of key trends shaping the market and identification of new opportunities for ICF to support clients and advance climate goals.
  • 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 build high-value networking and engagement among ICF employees, clients, prospects, prospective employees, partners, and industry groups.
Requirements
  • 15+ years' experience engaging professionally on climate-related topics.
  • Recognized subject matter expertise and technical depth in one or more relevant aspects of climate change mitigation or adaptation.
  • Experience working as a senior leader/executive in a climate-focused role at a federal agency, state or local government, nonprofit, energy utility, climate consultancy, or similar organization.
  • Demonstrated track record of writing, public speaking, and engaging with media and industry conferences and events on climate and environment-related topics.
  • Demonstrated strength coordinating and effectively driving outcomes through a combination of authority and influence across functions or disciplines in an organization.
What We Offer

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider that combines unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive.



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