David Birken, senior vice president at ICF, has been appointed to lead the company’s digital modernization and experience business, effective immediately.
Birken brings over 20 years of experience growing federal technology, cyber and workforce businesses to the role.
“I am quite pleased to have David take on this new, expanded role,” said John Wasson, ICF chair and CEO. “He has led some of our most complex projects that sit at the intersection of domain and technology. He has the business, technical and partner management acumen needed to successfully navigate the increasingly complex federal technology ecosystem and deliver high-value solutions to our clients. I am confident David will help our U.S. federal digital modernization business continue to grow as we provide premier technology capabilities to our clients, ranging from IT modernization and digital experience to data analytics, cloud and open source to AI/GenAI and more.”
In his new role, Birken will lead ICF’s team of nearly 2,000 experts who deliver technology, digital engagement and advanced data and analytics services to federal agencies and other clients.
With over two decades at ICF, Birken has held various leadership roles, including managing the cybersecurity business where his team provided data science, modernization services and zero-trust architecture to federal civilian agencies. He also led the resiliency, housing, justice and workforce development sectors and previously oversaw disaster recovery projects across the U.S.
“ICF has an industry-leading portfolio of premier technology and digital services capabilities and an enviable portfolio of top-tier platform partners that enable us to deliver innovative solutions and drive exceptional value for our clients,” he said. “I am excited to take on this new challenge and keep ICF at the forefront of federal digital modernization.”