Lead Talent Acquisition Partner

Job description

Role Summary ICF is seeking a Lead Talent Acquisition Partner to support hiring across our Climate, Energy & Transportation (CET) division, with a strong emphasis on engineering talent (electrical, civil, environmental, transportation, energy, and related disciplines). This is a hands-on, delivery-first role (approximately 80% recruiting / 20% team leadership) designed for a senior talent acquisition partner who excels at complex engineering searches and can also provide day-to-day guidance, prioritization, and coaching to recruiters aligned to CET. The Lead Talent Acquisition Partner operates as a player/coach, owning critical requisitions while elevating overall team execution and quality. The role partners closely with CET business leaders, HR, and TA leadership to deliver high-quality, compliant, and timely hiring outcomes in a highly competitive technical talent market—particularly for client-facing and federally funded work. Key Responsibilities include: Recruiting Delivery (~80% of role) Own and manage a substantial personal requisition load focused on mid- to senior-level engineering roles, including: Electrical, Substation, Civil, transportation, and environmental engineer...