Public Policy Researcher (Remote or Reston, VA)

ICF • Reston, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This full-time position is for a Public Policy Researcher to support the Department of Labor (DOL), the Department of Transportation (DOT), and other agencies on public policy-related issues and programs. The role involves interacting directly with clients, assisting in the compilation and editing of documents related to Federal agency rulemakings, synthesizing information, analyzing public comments, and providing technical and administrative support. The position can be filled as fully remote or primarily located in Reston, VA, with telework flexibility. Ideal candidates will possess strong research, writing, and organizational skills, along with excellent communication abilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, government, environmental science, natural or physical science, political science, or related subjects
• 0-2 years of relevant work experience
• U.S. Citizenship is required per Federal contracts
• Ability to obtain and maintain a moderate-level government security clearance
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills
• Problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to prioritize assignments and exercise time management to work on multiple tasks under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in the use of one or more general AI assistants (e.g., MS Copilot, Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT)

Nice To Haves

• Academic or work experience in policy research and analysis
• Demonstrated experience with technical writing and editing
• Regulatory research skills
• Understanding of the Federal rulemaking process

Responsibilities

• Interact directly with clients within the DOL and DOT, among other agencies
• Assist in compiling, drafting, formatting, and editing documents related to Federal agency rulemakings
• Synthesize information from rulemaking documents, literature, and other technical reports
• Analyze and summarize public comments on proposed rules
• Assist with efforts to draft, route, and track the assignment of tasks and correspondence among Federal team members and project staff
• Provide Microsoft (MS) SharePoint site management support for Federal clients
• Attend intra-agency meetings and working groups and support document clearance processes
• Provide verbal and written progress updates to clients and project staff
• Provide other technical and administrative support to clients, as requested

Benefits

• ICF offers a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid holidays and vacation; and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level