Seasonal Associate, Public Policy (Reston, VA or Remote)

ICF•Reston, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

ICF is hiring a seasonal associate to contribute to our area of business that focuses on the review and analysis of public comments on highly scrutinized and often controversial public policy topics. Public Comment seasonal associates will support major federal rulemaking efforts by processing and analyzing comment submissions and preparing written technical support documentation. Topical areas within the Public Comment area of business include public health, energy, environment, labor, transportation, technology, and social and economic policy. This is a part-time, entry level on-call role that will be at least a ten-week commitment starting in Fall 2026. Individuals will work on a variety of projects and with a wide range of staff, and we estimate that the position will involve a minimum of 15 hours per week. Pay is at $23 per hour. This position may be remote from any Central or Eastern U.S. Time Zone, or work hybrid from our Reston, VA headquarters. At this time, we are unable to provide any form of relocation assistance.

Requirements

By start date, a minimum of 60 completed college-level credit hours is required in public policy, public health, environment or related program
Due to requirements of federal contracts in which we work, U.S. Citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Detail-orientation and strong analytical skills
Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

Read and analyze public comment submissions and assign comments to topical categories
Assist in processing comments and identifying mass mail campaigns
Provide verbal and written progress updates to project staff
Prepare written technical documentation