Public Policy Researcher, Entry-Level

ICF

. Participate in short- and long-term engagements supporting federal clients developing policies and crafting regulations .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $50,386 - $85,656 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in federal rulemaking processes and policy development, with strong analytical skills to synthesize data and provide actionable recommendations. Proficient in drafting reports and presentations while effectively managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal Rulemaking ProcessAnalytical SkillsMS Office ProficiencyWritten and Oral CommunicationProject Management

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Hard Skills

Policy DevelopmentData AnalysisDocument DraftingReport WritingRegulation Crafting

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsDetail-OrientedTeam-OrientedTime ManagementCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS OutlookMS PowerPointAdobe

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipGovernment Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Public PolicyEnvironmental SciencePolitical ScienceFederal ClientsQualitative Data

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in short- and long-term engagements supporting federal clients developing policies and crafting regulations
Support federal agency efforts to transparently manage and analyze public comments on proposed agency rules
Assist in drafting and editing documents related to federal agency rulemakings
Rapidly immerse in varied projects for multiple clients
Provide verbal and written progress updates to project staff
Synthesize information from rulemaking documents, literature, and technical reports
Assist in developing recommendations by collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
Draft reports and presentations
Interact with clients to discuss ICF's analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Understanding of the federal rulemaking process
Ability to obtain and maintain a moderate-level government security clearance
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Detail-oriented and team-oriented approach
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe
Time management strategies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs
Confidential accommodation support during the application and employment process