Campaign Manager (Alexandria, VA)

Description
This position is contingent upon contract award. While not an immediate opening, we are actively interviewing and extending offers in anticipation of award.

The Company
At ICF Next, we are driven by the opportunity to solve complex challenges that matter. Our teams combine expertise in communications, technology, analytics, and program management to help government clients tackle critical national priorities. We are fearless in exploring new ideas, relentless in delivering results for our clients, and committed to making a meaningful impact. We bring together strategists, creatives, technologists, analysts, and communicators to deliver integrated outreach and engagement solutions that strengthen mission‑driven organizations.

The Work
ICF Next is seeking a Campaign Manager to support a high‑profile federal government client focused on military and family support programs. This role leads outreach campaign planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, and performance analysis activities supporting military service members, families, survivors, and caregivers across a broad portfolio of programs and initiatives.

The Campaign Manager (Lead) will support integrated outreach and engagement efforts through strategic communications planning, audience engagement coordination, campaign performance tracking, and cross‑functional collaboration across digital, multimedia, social media, and community engagement channels. This role supports community and public engagement initiatives aligned with program priorities, audience needs, and measurable engagement objectives.

Operating within a fast‑paced federal environment, the ideal candidate will bring deep experience managing integrated outreach campaigns, analyzing engagement performance, and implementing data‑driven communications strategies in a mission‑driven environment.

Job Location
Onsite – Alexandria, VA. Work is performed onsite in support of a secure federal client environment in Alexandria, VA, as required by client and contract activities.

What You Will Do

Lead planning and execution of outreach and engagement campaigns aligned with program priorities and strategic objectives

Coordinate integrated campaign activities across digital, social media, multimedia, and stakeholder engagement channels

Develop campaign schedules, messaging strategies, outreach plans, and audience engagement approaches

Coordinate with government stakeholders, communications teams, public engagement teams, and digital teams to support campaign execution and engagement activities

Track campaign milestones, deliverables, KPIs, and audience engagement metrics

Analyze campaign effectiveness and provide data‑driven recommendations to improve reach, engagement, and participation outcomes

Support development of campaign reports, briefings, presentations, and leadership engagement materials

Ensure campaign activities align with enterprise messaging, branding, accessibility standards, and communications objectives

Support live and virtual engagement initiatives including webinars, outreach events, digital campaigns, and stakeholder engagement activities

Maintain organized campaign documentation, reporting, and workflow tracking activities

What You Will Bring With You (Required Qualifications)

Active Secret clearance required

Ability to work onsite in Alexandria, VA, as required by client and contract operations

U.S. citizenship required

Master’s degree in communications, marketing, public affairs, strategic communications, or related field

10+ years of professional experience supporting outreach campaigns, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, public engagement, or related initiatives

What We Would Like You To Bring With You (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience leading large‑scale outreach or engagement campaigns for federal government clients

Experience supporting military community programs or federal defense communications initiatives

Familiarity with campaign analytics, engagement reporting, KPIs, and audience performance metrics

Experience supporting integrated communications strategies across digital and traditional engagement channels

Familiarity with social media engagement strategies, virtual engagement platforms, and community outreach initiatives

Professional Skills

Strong strategic planning and campaign coordination skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration abilities

Strong analytical and performance reporting capabilities

Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and competing priorities

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams

Working at ICF
We are an equal opportunity employer. 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 policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

Candidate AI Usage Policy
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. If 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:

$74,090.00 - $125,954.00

Virginia Client Office (VA88)

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