Public Policy Specialist

ICF

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

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,967 - $103,643 per yearWebsite

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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 regulatory documents and delivering effective communication to clients and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal Rulemaking ProcessAnalytical SkillsMS Office ProficiencyPublic Policy ExperienceExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Policy DevelopmentData AnalysisReport DraftingRegulatory Document EditingProject Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAttention to DetailCollaborative Approach

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeAI Assistants

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s DegreeJDU.S. CitizenshipGovernment Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Public PolicyEnvironmental SciencePolitical ScienceFederal ClientsRegulatory Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in short- and long-term engagements supporting federal clients developing policies and crafting regulations
Explain rulemaking rationale to interested parties and support implementation of regulatory requirements
Support federal agency efforts to transparently manage and analyze public comments on proposed rules
Assist in drafting and editing federal agency rulemaking documents and developing style guides
Immerse oneself rapidly in varied projects for multiple clients
Provide verbal and written progress updates to project staff
Synthesize information from rulemaking documents, literature, and technical reports
Develop 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

Master’s Degree or JD
Or, Bachelor's degree plus minimum 2 years relevant experience in public policy, government, environmental science, natural or physical science, political science, or related subjects
U.S. Citizenship is required per federal contracts
Ability to obtain and maintain a moderate-level government security clearance
Understanding of the federal rulemaking process
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, time management, and decision-making skills
Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Strong attention to detail and collaborative team-oriented approach
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Proficiency in one or more general AI assistants (e.g., MS Copilot, Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work schedule flexibility
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, veteran status, and sincerely held religious beliefs
Confidential accommodation support
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