Public Policy Researcher (Entry-Level; Reston, VA)
About The Position
This entry-level, full-time position is hybrid and based at our Reston, VA headquarters. The role involves working on current and emerging policy issues, applying education and experience to help government agencies improve the development and implementation of regulations, policies, and programs. The Regulatory, Policy, and Economics Portfolio has over 30 years of experience supporting federal programs for clients such as the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Labor, Department of Interior, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Join a multidisciplinary team of regulatory specialists, policy analysts, economists, and attorneys who combine legal, policy, economic, and scientific research and analysis to solve public policy challenges. The dynamic work environment requires working on multiple projects simultaneously for various federal clients, providing a wide range of support services.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, government, environmental science, natural or physical science, political science, or related subjects
- U.S. Citizenship is required per federal contract requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of the federal rulemaking process
- Ability to obtain and maintain a moderate-level government security clearance
- Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential
- Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Detail-oriented and team-oriented approach
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe; and Time management strategies
Responsibilities
- Participating in short- and long-term engagements to support federal clients whose responsibilities are to develop policies and craft regulations that implement the desired policy, explain the rationale of the rulemaking to interested parties; and implement the regulatory requirements
- Supporting federal agency efforts to transparently manage and analyze public comments received on proposed agency rules
- Assist in drafting and editing documents related to federal agency rulemakings
- Immersing oneself rapidly in varied projects for multiple clients
- Providing verbal and written progress updates to project staff
- Synthesizing information from rulemaking documents, literature, and other technical reports
- Assist in developing recommendations through collecting and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data
- Drafting reports and presentations
- Interacting with clients to discuss ICF’s analysis
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
