Internal Communications Manager (Hybrid)

Our Corporate Marketing and Communications team is looking for an experienced, motivated Internal Communications Manager to help us strengthen our culture and create more visibility and excitement with our employees around our inspirational, mission-driven work.

You will have 5+ years of communications experience in corporate, in-house, or agency settings. If you’ve worked for large, multi-faceted organizations, that’s a plus. You’re highly detail-oriented and an excellent writer. You’re equal parts strategic and creative. And you communicate ideas creatively and concisely, while adapting messages for all mediums and audiences. 

In this role, you’ll execute a measurable and impactful internal corporate communications plan and programs that improve business performance and corporate growth, connects employees, and reinforces our purpose, mission, values and culture.

A true communicator with a marketing mindset, you’ll bring a passion for storytelling, experience partnering closely with multiple stakeholders, and a knowledge of business strategy and industry acumen to help us share how ICF and our employees are making meaningful, global impact.  

This is a hybrid position based from our global headquarters, Reston, VA.

What you will do 

Be part of our internal corporate communications team.

Manage internal communication campaigns, activities and events to inspire and engage ICF employees and ensure timely, successful completion.

Coordinate the planning and distribution of communication campaigns across ICF’s internal corporate and operating group channels.

Lean into purpose-driven storytelling through existing and new communications channels that draws from our global teams and projects.

Create creative internal communications programs and campaigns from scratch and improve on existing ones. 

Create and oversee the development of internal corporate communications content, such as presentations, newsletters, and announcements.  

Develop, implement, and monitor internal communications processes and operations.  

Leverage metrics, technology, and industry best practices to increase communication effectiveness. 

Partner with internal communicators embedded within various business operating groups to ensure corporate messaging and campaigns are permeating all ICF channels and employees are receiving the right messages at the right times.

Partner with external marketing campaigns teams to ensure key industry messages and stories are consistently being delivered across all ICF channels. 

Partner with ICF leaders to implement an executive communications strategy.

Support internal executive communications, appearances and more.

Establish close working relationships with executives and craft communication recommendations based on their strengths.

Collaborate with leaders to define communications needs and preferences.

Regularly report on progress to goals.

Lead various corporate-level internal events planning and execution. 

Implement best practices and share across the business to help elevate our overall internal events presence.

Support leadership in internal crisis and/or sensitive communications situations.

Support a highly active M&A program through comprehensive communications plans and outreach.

  

What you will bring with you

5+ years of communications experience, which must include internal communications. 

Experience working directly with senior executives, e.g., Vice Presidents and above. 

Experience developing and executing internal communications campaigns and employee events. 

What we’d like you to bring with you

A Bachelor’s degree. 

A thorough understanding of the communications channel mix.  

A proven track record of planning and delivering effective and creative communications programs that produce tangible results or change. 

A passion for finding new and creative ways to reach an audience.  

Experience working closely with content, brand, and creative teams to ensure your communications are as engaging as possible.  

Command of using metrics from various platforms, including LinkedIn, Poppulo, and Viva Engage to measure communication effectiveness. 

Familiarity in staging and publishing online content, including SharePoint. 

Experience in technology consulting or government contracting. 

Teach us something new! We know the best ideas often come from those with a fresh perspective, from people who are willing to look at things differently. 

Professional Skills 

Strong organizational skills, and a creative flair that thrives in a fast-paced environment. 

Excellent writing and editing capabilities.

A self-starter approach to initiate and drive new projects.  

The ability to deal with uncertainty, complex situations, and tight deadlines. 

Confidence to contribute individually, but also lead, manage, or participate in cross-functional teams. 

Experience building and maintaining excellent working relationships.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. 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. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.

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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:

$87,607.00 - $148,932.00

Reston, VA (VA30)