Criminal Justice Project Director

ICF is looking for a talented, highly motivated Project Director to join our Justice, Workforce, Preparedness, and Community Development Line of Business to support a large government contract in the DC metro area. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader with a superior track record of managing projects and providing national training and technical assistance in the criminal justice field.The Project Director will be responsible for managing a large-scale criminal justice training and technical assistance project (TTA) focused on providing a range of assistance to state, local, and tribal criminal justice agencies to strengthen the nations criminal justice system, reducing incarceration, rooting out disparities in the system, preventing crime, and making communities safer.You will work closely with leaders across the Line of Business, subject matter experts, other ICF stakeholders, and external partners and foster a “one ICF” solution. This role is in the Washington DC Metro area, consideration maybe be given to qualified candidates outside of this area. Travel to client sites, ICF offices and conferences will be required.This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and passionate individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success.Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain a trusted advisor relationship with federal clients, and act as the primary point of contact for the client and provide prompt, comprehensive responses to all client needs and requests.

Provide visionary, strategic, and practical leadership and direction for project staff.

Identify needs of target audiences and provide prompt, responsive, and high quality, effective products, and services that are responsive to those needs.

Promote project to the public, TTA providers, federal staff, and other federal partners.

Provide oversight for the delivery of TTA based on evidenced-based practices that provide criminal justice practitioners with the knowledge to improve criminal justice systems.

Plan and execute numerous national and regional meetings/conferences as directed by the client.

Lead a geographically dispersed team and provide oversight for multi-faceted TTA work.

Ensure that work occurs in a learning environment that utilizes Continuous Quality Improvement, and Quality Assurance.

Successfully manage a multi-million-dollar project budget and provide responsible stewardship for all project resources including invoicing and routine program and fiscal reporting.

Research evidenced-based approaches and develop publications to help improve policies, practices, and programs.

Engage subject matter experts to support training and technical assistance, needs assessment, strategic planning, and research and evaluation services.

Basic Qualifications

Master’s degree in criminal justice, administration, public policy, or related area from an accredited institution.

Minimum of 10 years of professional work experience in managing criminal justice programs, including experience in TTA and/or capacity building provision in the criminal justice field.

Demonstrated knowledge of criminal justice social science research and evidence-based programs and practices.

5+ years of experience delivering TTA at a national level.

5+ years of experience in project management and implementation, in a federal environment, of a national TTA center.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Advanced Degree (PhD, JD)

Project Management Professional certification (PMP).

Viewed in the criminal justice field as a subject matter expert.

Experience managing a multi-million-dollar project budget.

Professional Skills and Experience

Exceptional project management skills, with a focus on TTA project management, and meeting/conference planning

Proven experience in strategic planning, TTA, change management, capacity building, organizational development, and/or implementation science. Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and balance multiple perspectives/needs.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Solid team builder and team player with proven ability to manage competing priorities, multitask and maintain high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

High level of attention to detail and flexibility to adjust to last-minute requests and changing priorities.

A high degree of adaptability, comfort in establishing new directions and the ability to manage and adapt to change.

Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills; excellent presentation skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive, productive relationships with peers, colleagues, consultants, and professional staff.

Possess a knowledge of and experience with TTA at the national level.

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