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ICF

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Government & Politics
  • Reston

AI generated summary

  • You must possess strong research and analytical skills, experience in public policy, and the ability to communicate findings effectively. A relevant degree is often preferred.
  • You will conduct research on public policies, analyze data, prepare reports, and provide insights to inform decision-making for policy improvements and advocacy efforts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 0+ years of experience in economics, environmental science, public policy, or related field.
  • Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience working with economic, environmental, and/or survey data.
  • Experience using R (preferred) or other structured programming language for data analysis.
  • Experience working in a client-focused project-based consulting environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge, through employment or academic coursework, in the following areas: policy and regulatory analysis methods; economic impact assessment, federal rulemaking process; federal environmental and natural resource regulations.
  • Strong quantitative and policy analysis skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance work on multiple projects under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite of products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

  • As a public policy researcher on our Regulatory, Policy and Economics team, you will provide applied research and consulting services in support of national and state-level programs focused primarily on addressing a range of economic or environmental issues. Through the application of rigorous quantitative and qualitative analyses, you will contribute to improving the effectiveness of regulatory and non-regulatory programs and assessing their environmental and economic impacts.
  • In addition to supporting economic and policy analysis, work will also focus on domestic regulatory issues. You will work in collaboration with other junior and senior staff within a multidisciplinary team that includes economists, policy analysts, scientists, and engineers. You will also have direct contact with clients and will contribute to expanding our business.
  • Specific duties may include:
  • Reviewing and synthesizing information from literature, rulemaking support documents, or other technical reports.
  • Collecting and analyzing data to inform policy decisions.
  • Contributing to memoranda, technical background documents, and regulatory support documents.
  • Performing quantitative and qualitative analyses of the benefits, costs, economic impacts, and other effects of regulations or policies (e.g., environmental justice, affordability).
  • Interacting with other team members and clients to prepare and discuss ICF’s work products, develop the analysis methodology, and present interim or final results.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Public Policy Researcher role at ICF?

The main purpose of the Public Policy Researcher role at ICF is to provide applied research and consulting services in support of national and state-level programs that address a range of economic and environmental issues through rigorous quantitative and qualitative analyses.

What kind of clients does ICF primarily work with in this role?

ICF primarily works with public-sector clients, including virtually all federal agencies, state and local departments, and select non-profit and private-sector clients. Key clients include the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, and Department of Transportation, among others.

What are some specific duties associated with the Public Policy Researcher position?

Specific duties may include reviewing and synthesizing information from various documents, collecting and analyzing data to inform policy decisions, contributing to various technical documents, performing quantitative and qualitative analyses of regulations or policies, and interacting with team members and clients to prepare and discuss work products.

What educational qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in economics, environmental science, public policy, or a related field is required for this position.

Are there any preferred qualifications for applicants?

Yes, preferred qualifications include experience working with economic, environmental, and/or survey data; experience using R or other structured programming languages; experience in a client-focused consulting environment; strong quantitative and policy analysis skills; and excellent communication skills, among others.

Is the position remote or in-person?

The position is hybrid, allowing work from either the Cambridge, MA or Reston, VA office. However, ICF is currently unable to provide relocation assistance.

What types of analysis will a Public Policy Researcher perform?

A Public Policy Researcher will perform both quantitative and qualitative analyses of the benefits, costs, economic impacts, and other effects of regulations or policies, which may include considerations like environmental justice and affordability.

How does ICF support workplace diversity and inclusion?

ICF emphasizes building an inclusive workplace, committing to equal opportunity hiring without regard to any protected characteristics. They empower employees to share their expertise and collaborate to achieve personal and professional goals.

What is the pay range for this position?

The pay range for the Public Policy Researcher position based on full-time employment is between $49,452.00 and $84,068.00, depending on various factors such as relevant work experience, skills, and geographic location.

What kind of accommodations does ICF provide during the application process?

ICF provides reasonable accommodations during all phases of the application and employment process for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs. Interested applicants can request accommodations by contacting ICF's career center.

ICF

We are not a typical consulting firm and our people are not typical consultants.

Consulting
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1969
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) is a global consulting and technology services provider with approximately 8,000 professionals focused on making big things possible for our clients. We are business analysts, policy specialists, technologists, researchers, digital strategists, social scientists and creatives.