Senior Subject Matter Expert (REMOTE ROLE)

Senior Subject Matter Expert

ICF seeks a Senior Subject Matter Expert to perform a range of analytical, writing, editing, training, and technical assistance, coaching, problem-solving and related work in support of multiple projects addressing community gun violence and large-scale violent incidents. Specifically, you will be responsible for ensuring that training and technical assistance (TTA) services are delivered to the states, territories, and local jurisdictions through assessing needs and developing, overseeing, and implementing TTA plans. One of your key goals is to support your team in pro-actively reaching victim service organizations, service providers, and the criminal justice system at national, state, and local levels, many of whom may not be familiar with best practices in response. Can you plan and coordinate the delivery of training and technical assistance services to the field? Do you have a thorough knowledge of victim services? Do you have subject matter expertise to guide localities through complex victim centered responses to community-based gun violence and large-scale incidents of violence?  Are you able to coach and supervise the work of others?

If the answer is yes to these questions, we need you to apply!

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on best practices in victim centered, trauma informed response to community and other types of violent incidences across several ICF projects, to include providing strategic guidance, technical expertise, and leadership that supports the success of projects.
• Respond to the training and technical assistance needs of victim service providers, criminal justice organizations, and governmental entities
• Serve as a coach, supervisor, or mentor to responders as needed.
• Provide best practices guidance to national, state and local victim assistance programs, criminal justice system organizations, and government organizations and allied professional groups on how to maximize their use of available resources to build capacity, resolve issues, troubleshoot problems and recommend solutions to support effective service delivery and response to victims of crime.
• Participate in complex projects related to area of specialization and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Offer strategic insights to senior management and executives to assist with planning.

Basic Qualifications:

• Masters’ degree in the social sciences, criminal justice, victimology, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience working in a system or community-based victim service program or in community response to disasters.
• Minimum 5 years of experience delivering TTA remotely and in person to victim service organizations.
• Minimum 1 year experience in supporting victims impacted by large-scale violent cimes.
• U.S. citizenship is required per contract requirements.
• This position requires an OJP security clearance due to the handling of personally identifiable information (PII). Candidate must currently hold or be able to obtain clearance.

Additional skills we expect you to have

• Knowledge of human services and criminal justice social science research and evidence-based programs and practices.
• Viewed in the criminal justice and victim services field as a subject matter expert with a proven track record of delivering TTA.
• Knowledge of the impact of all types of crime on victims, family members, responders, and communities.
• Knowledge of trauma and the impact on victim service providers and other stakeholders and partners.
• Experience in the development, delivery, and management of training and technical assistance.
• Working knowledge of resources available after community gun violence and large-scale violent crime
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including meeting facilitation, grant development, public education, and trauma sensitive communications.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and knowledge of issues involved in working with a broad range of victim populations and service organizations.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to conduct needs assessments and develop plans for delivery of services based on needs assessment.
• Knowledge of national, state, and local organizations and allied professionals and funding sources that serve victims of crime.
• Familiarity with working in a corporate culture.

Professional Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to produce high quality work.
• Ability to be flexible, detail-oriented, and manage multiple activities simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid customer service skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong team player with the ability to take initiative and work well independently.
• Strong outreach abilities and interpersonal skills.

Working at ICF

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.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.

Reasonable Accommodations

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 Candidateaccommodation@icf.com 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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Bot and Third-Party Applications

Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. 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 Candidateaccommodation@icf.com for assistance.

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 candidateaccommodation@icf.com. 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: