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ICF

Energy and Climate Researcher

ICF

. Assist with research, data analysis, technical reviews, report writing, and engagement-related activities .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeArlington • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $60,967 - $103,643 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quantitative analysis, data visualization, and modeling using tools like Python and R, while effectively communicating complex technical information to diverse audiences. Familiarity with energy markets, climate resilience, and sustainability practices is essential for supporting client decision-making and project execution.

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Quantitative AnalysisData VisualizationPython ProgrammingEnergy Markets FamiliaritySustainability Practices

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Hard Skills
Data AnalysisStatistical AnalysisGreenhouse Gas AccountingEconomic AnalysisModelingResearchReport WritingTechnical ReviewsProcurement PlanningClimate Risk Assessment
Soft Skills
Professional CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborationStorytelling
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ExcelRPythonGISWordPowerPointCanvaAI ToolsChatGPTCoPilot
Industry Keywords
Energy ConsultingClimate ResilienceSustainability PlanningEnvironmental PolicyDecarbonizationClient EngagementInfrastructureRegulationsClean EnergyEconomic Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Assist with research, data analysis, technical reviews, report writing, and engagement-related activities
  • Support the energy and climate planning consulting practice
  • Conduct energy and economic analyses, procurement, and planning
  • Provide regulatory and policy support
  • Perform greenhouse gas accounting and management
  • Support infrastructure climate risk and resilience work
  • Assist clients with sustainability goal setting and performance management
  • Perform quantitative analyses and synthesize research and data through statistical analyses, data visualization, and modeling
  • Communicate and translate quantitative results into report or presentation narratives
  • Use research and data to tell a story and provide salient information for client decision-making
  • Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams with diverse expertise

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • By start date, a completed Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Data Science, Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental or Energy Engineering, Economics, Chemistry, Math, Statistics, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Policy, Operations Research, or a similarly related field
  • 0–1 years of experience
  • Available to start working during Fall 2026
  • Demonstrated interest in energy, economic, climate, resilience, or sustainability topics
  • Comfort performing quantitative analyses and managing and analyzing large datasets
  • Comfort using Python, Microsoft Excel, R, and/or GIS for advanced statistical analysis, data visualization, and modeling
  • Comfort using Word, PowerPoint, Canva, and other presentation tools
  • Strong writing and professional communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to read, interpret, and present technical and analytical information
  • Familiarity with energy markets and economics, climate adaptation and resilience, and/or sustainability practices, policies, and regulations
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to use AI tools such as CoPilot and ChatGPT for research and task efficiencies
  • Experience or familiarity with energy markets, economics, modeling, climate resilience, sustainability planning, infrastructure, policies, regulations, programming, industry-standard protocols, clean energy, decarbonization, client or community engagement, and communicating complex topics
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities
  • Application must be submitted directly by the applicant

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • $2.5k signing bonus
  • Hybrid work arrangement with remote work possible on non-office days
  • Equal opportunity workplace
  • Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs
  • Confidential accommodation assistance
  • Benefits offerings referenced through Transparency in Benefits Coverage Act