Action Officer

Posted:
3/24/2026, 12:23:07 AM

Location(s):
Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

ICF seeks a highly motivated and proactive Action Officer to support a federal national security client. This role is a critical position on a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team. The Action Officer will be responsible for tracking and actioning critical project efforts and assignments, driving innovative process improvements and efficiencies, and seamlessly liaising with a variety of senior clients to ensure tightly coordinated and high-quality reporting. The position is a hybrid role and on-site work will be conducted in Arlington, VA. Candidates must be located in the National Capital Region and be willing to work at the client site at least one day per week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead coordination and tracking of enterprise-wide projects, tasks, and workstreams

  • Drive value into business processes by identifying improvements, automations, and innovations that reduce burden on our client and produce improved outcomes

  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and thorough completion of tasks

  • Support development of reports, data analytics, project documents, and other program materials as needed

  • Act as point of contact for the client and provide prompt, substantive and comprehensive responses to all client needs and requests

  • Provide feedback about challenges and successes and troubleshoot any barriers encountered within the assigned tasks

  • Contribute to special projects and other duties as assigned

What you’ll need:

  • 4 years of experience

  • 1 year of experience supporting a federal client in a program support capacity

  • U.S. Citizenship (required by federal government for position)

  • Active Public Trust clearance required and a willingness and ability to upgrade clearance level, if needed

Successful candidates will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, for example public or business administration or communications

  • Proficiency in MS Office Applications (e.g. SharePoint, Lists, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Excel)

  • Customer service orientation with interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented

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

  • Ability to work well both individually and in a team environment

  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while demonstrating the initiative to complete projects with minimum supervision

  • Ability to work cohesively with all levels of internal staff, as well as clients, their customer, and internal ICF counterparts

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 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.  

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. 

 

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. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. 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:

$61,232.00 - $104,094.00

Virginia Client Office (VA88)