Corporate Strategy Director

CF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) provides professional services and technology solutions that deliver beneficial impact in areas critical to the world's future.

• Under the overall guidance of the SVP Corporate Strategy, provide leadership to strategy development initiatives both at the Corporate and Group levels.
• Drive the execution of the company's Strategic Planning Process
• Drive selected implementation of specific strategic and organizational initiatives.
• Drive ongoing updates and process leadership to Investor Relations in conjunction with senior Finance staff.
• Create communications materials to support CEO and CFO communications efforts surrounding strategy and organizational alignment.
• Support development of more sophisticated project structuring and performance management processes in support of senior management.
• Mentor Group-level strategy and marketing leaders in strategic planning and analysis.
• Build understanding of and develop materials on market intelligence, competitive analysis, and industry change as applied to ICF's multiple markets.
• Team with the M&A; department to assist with new acquisitions.

• Proven track record in Strategic market analysis.
• Recent experience working as an Engagement /Project Manager in a management consulting firm such as McKinsey, Bain, Accenture or BCG; and/or
• 5 years of experience in a business unit level Strategy/ Development function for a Fortune 250 firm.
• Experience partnering with business leadership to help shape the business strategy and influence senior executives.
• Skilled at developing corporate and managerial finance Investor, CEO and Board level communications.
• Demonstrated project structuring and leadership experience.
• MBA or other advanced degree required.
• Ability to travel occasionally (10-20%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in "digital" and social media applications and business strategies
• Organizational design and implementation experience.
• Some familiarity with one or more of ICF's major markets is helpful: health, energy, marketing services, government services.
• lnternational experience is also a plus, especially in Western Europe or India.
• Professional Skills:*
• Positive, pragmatic and collaborative style, with an ability to generate enthusiasm, motivate others, and be innovative in accomplishing goals in a large, complex, multi-cultural and matrix environment.
• Analytical both in quantitative and qualitative contexts
• Exceptional organizational, communications, personal presence and people leadership soft hands skills.
• The ability to gain the respect of the ICF leadership team, forge strategic alliances, and be able to influence peers across the organization whilst achieving key corporate goals.
• Strong business and financial acumen; linking an evidence-based marketing strategy to ICF s overall business strategy.