Description

Senior Business Development Lead – Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources

Remote (Eastern states preferred)

We are the Environment & Planning Division. We are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow.

ICF is hiring a seasoned and technically accomplished Senior Business Development Lead with an environmental, biology, ecology, or related background. You will lead business development activities and then provide oversight and technical advice for these projects, with support from a team to successful completion. You will play a leadership role in growing transmission and other energy sector-related environmental services and manage client relationships. You will be able to apply a wide range of experience and demonstrated capabilities in the pursuit of complex projects across multiple geographies and regulatory platforms. You will support the growth and development of our team as a technical leader, mentor to junior staff, and principal contributor to business development activities. You will work with clients, technical experts, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to successfully deliver projects on-time and on budget.  You will work with ICF Energy team members across the country, maintaining working relationships with client contacts and be willing to undertake periodic short-term travel. Position is remote with the option to work hybrid or full time in one of our offices in the eastern region such as Atlanta, GA or Reston, VA.

What You Will Do

Lead business development and build relationships with clients and substantially contribute to business development in energy and natural resource planning throughout the eastern United States.Lead project teams and staff, including subconsultants, on project tasks, including field surveys, agency coordination, and report and deliverable preparation.Oversee the management of all aspects of a project including client contact, agency coordination, budget control, invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, technical approach, and subcontractor involvement.Lead or advise staff on regulatory and natural resource agency coordination and consultation efforts as required under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).Write and review technical reports and public environmental documents.Perform QA/QC review of project documents, reports, presentations, technical memorandums, and other work products with a focus on technical adequacy, regulatory compliance, and client-specific requirements.Provide mentoring and training to staff in all aspects of the position, including but not limited to technical expertise, project and client management skills, writing, business development and other consulting-specific skills.Be a positive, curious, organized, innovative, committed, self-motivated and supportive addition to our team environment.

What You Must Have

BS in biology, ecology, conservation biology, environmental science or related discipline.Minimum of 10 years of experience with environmental, energy, and/or natural resource projects

What We’d Like You to Have

MS in biology, ecology, conservation biology, environmental science or related discipline.Detailed knowledge and demonstrated experience with ESA Section 10/7, conservation planning, Biological Assessment preparation, agency coordination, and scientifically sound assessment of project effects.The ability to contribute across disciplines that may include, but is not limited to, NEPA, restoration ecology, cultural resources surveys, and resiliency planning.The ability to work collaboratively across ICF Divisions to mine client contacts and generate new environmental services business.Experience leading business development efforts including the development of technical and cost proposals.A well-developed industry network with private/public sector clients and regulatory agencies with proven ability to win project work.Strong business development acumen and an understanding of the market and an ability to identify and effectively position for and capture new project work for ICF.

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Working at ICF

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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.  

 

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$190,387.00 - $323,659.00

Reston, VA (VA30)