Communications Project Manager, SBIR Programs

We’re currently hiring a Project Manager to provide communications and outreach support for client(s) SBIR/STTR program(s).

ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our core values include Embracing Difference; we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of difference.

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The ICF team provides communications and marketing support to various federal agencies. Our work includes message development, collateral development, social media, stakeholder engagement, email marketing, and ongoing evaluation of efforts.

The SBIR program is a congressionally mandated set-aside program for domestic small business concerns to engage in Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) that has the potential for commercialization.

***Hybrid work arrangement

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute biomedical research marketing and communication plans and strategies
• Ensure communication tasks are delivered in a strategic way to benefit the client and intended audiences.
• Ensure all projects meet internal and external deadlines.
• Manage and track client deliverables and deadlines using SharePoint, Trello, Teams, and other project management tools.
• Lead the development of communication products, including videos, newsletters, fact sheets, presentations, reports, and social media promotional packages/toolkits.
• Manage multidisciplinary team to ensure branding guidelines are cohesive across products and projects (web, materials, and social media products).
• Provide strategic guidance on social media messaging and dissemination tactics.
• Review and approve agendas, briefings, presentations, and other communications tools.
• Effectively organize and communicate ideas for maximum impact.
• Lead innovation and collaboration including lead in problem solving and provide innovative ways to problem solve.
• Provide subject matter expertise in the area of communications and messaging.
• Employ the full range of communications tools including digital, social, visual, presentations, and videos.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in project management
• 1+ years' experience in Communications
• 1+ years' experience in social media messaging
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams as well as virtual platforms including Zoom and WebEx

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SBIR programs

Professional Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High-level of organization and attention to detail

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