Campaign Manager (Alexandria, VA)

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 

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. 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 [email protected] 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.  

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