Public Policy Researcher

ICF • Reston, VA

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Regulatory, Policy, and Economics portfolio has over 30 years of experience supporting the design, implementation, and improvement of Federal programs and is seeking a policy researcher to support clients like the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Environmental Protection Agency. Join our multidisciplinary team of policy analysts, economists, attorneys, business analysts, scientists, and engineers. We combine legal, economic, engineering, and scientific research and analysis to solve unique public policy challenges through innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services. Our dynamic work environment involves working on multiple projects simultaneously, supporting a wide range of clients, and providing a wide range of support services. The position will be located in Reston, VA (with flexibility for telework considered), and is available immediately. What you’ll do… Interact directly with clients within the NRC and EPA, 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 Attend intra-agency meetings and working groups and support document clearance processes Collect and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data Draft reports, manuals, guidance, and regulatory language Immerse oneself rapidly in varied projects for multiple clients Provide other technical and administrative support to clients, as requested What you’ll need… Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, natural or physical science, public policy, government, or related subjects. U.S. Citizenship is required per Federal contracts Ability to obtain and maintain a moderate-level government security clearance Preferred qualifications: At least 2+ years of experience in Regulatory research skills Understanding of the Federal rulemaking process Excellent professional, interpersonal, and written communications skills. Academic or work experience in policy research and analysis Demonstrated experience with technical writing and editing 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, natural or physical science, public policy, government, or related subjects.
• U.S. Citizenship is required per Federal contracts
• Ability to obtain and maintain a moderate-level government security clearance

Nice To Haves

• At least 2+ years of experience in Regulatory research skills
• Understanding of the Federal rulemaking process
• Excellent professional, interpersonal, and written communications skills.
• Academic or work experience in policy research and analysis
• Demonstrated experience with technical writing and editing
• 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

Responsibilities

• Interact directly with clients within the NRC and EPA, 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
• Attend intra-agency meetings and working groups and support document clearance processes
• Collect and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data
• Draft reports, manuals, guidance, and regulatory language
• Immerse oneself rapidly in varied projects for multiple clients
• Provide other technical and administrative support to clients, as requested

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees