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We partner with federal stakeholders to operate and modernize a mission-critical data collection and performance reporting platform used by grantees and program staff.\nThe Work\nIn this program-level role, you will serve as the overall technical authority for platform operations and maintenance and for development, modernization, and enhancement. You will connect architecture, delivery, operations, and modernization into a coherent plan; guide multiple engineering workstreams and team leads; make and document consequential technical decisions; establish shared standards; and ensure releases are secure, testable, supportable, and aligned with program priorities.\nYou will remain close enough to the technology to evaluate designs, challenge assumptions, troubleshoot difficult issues, and advise the client on options and tradeoffs. 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Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact  for assistance.\nWorking at ICF\nICF 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 theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.\nWe will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.\nReasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email  and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.\nRead more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.\nCandidate AI Usage Policy\nAt ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. 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