Research Analyst - ON-CALL role (REMOTE ROLE)

ICF•Reston, VA

19h•$61,232 - $104,094•Remote

About The Position

ICF is actively seeking an On-Call Research Analyst to join our growing Workforce Innovations, Preparedness, and Poverty Solutions (WIPPS) team. In this role, you will support research, evaluation, and training and technical assistance projects that promote positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals and families. The Research Analyst will contribute to multiple projects and is ideally based in our Reston, Virginia office. THIS IS AN ON-CALL, part-time hours position based on project needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, sociology, statistics, economics, or a related field.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in human services, workforce policy, social policy research, evaluation, or related consulting work.
Demonstrated experience supporting qualitative and/or quantitative research, including exposure to statistical software such as Stata, R, SAS, or SPSS.
Strong technical writing and editing skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, professional approach.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience supporting presentations.
Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a team-based setting.

Responsibilities

Support the development of written, web-based, and training and technical assistance products, including briefs, reports, tools, and presentations.
Conduct background research and synthesize findings through literature reviews, systematic evidence reviews, evaluation reports, and practitioner- and policy-oriented briefs.
Provide foundational quantitative research and evaluation support, including programming in statistical software and conducting basic statistical analyses.
Assist with qualitative research activities such as instrument development, coding, synthesis, and documentation.
Develop and maintain workflow protocols, templates, and project tracking tools to support high-quality, on-time deliverables.
Contribute to internal knowledge management and support team collaboration across projects.