Public Policy Specialist - Energy and Environment (Hybrid/Remote role based in Reston, Virginia)

ICF • Reston, VA • 2h ago

Description

PUBLIC POLICY SPECIALIST - Energy and Environment

Are you interested in working on current and emerging energy and environmental policy issues? Do you want to apply your education and experience to help government agencies improve the way they develop and implement regulations, policies, and programs? Our Regulatory, Policy, and Economics portfolio has over 30 years of experience supporting the design, implementation, and improvement of Federal programs and is seeking a policy researcher to support clients like the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of the Interior, and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Join our multidisciplinary team of policy analysts, economists, attorneys, business analysts, scientists, and engineers. We combine legal, economic, engineering, and scientific research and analysis to solve unique public policy challenges through innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services. Our dynamic work environment involves working on multiple projects simultaneously, supporting a wide range of clients, and providing a wide range of support services.

The position will be located in Reston, VA (with flexibility for telework considered), and is available immediately.

Ideal candidates will combine a detail-oriented approach and effective organizational capabilities, excellent verbal and interpersonal skills, and equally strong research, writing, and editing skills to work with our Federal clients to support their development and implementation of policies and programs.

What you'll do

Interact directly with clients within the EPA, DOI, and NRC, among other agencies

Assist in compiling, drafting, formatting, and editing documents related to Federal agency rulemakings

Synthesize information from rulemaking documents, literature, and other technical reports

Analyze and summarize public comments on proposed rules

Attend intra-agency meetings and working groups and support document clearance processes

Assess the costs and benefits of proposed regulations

Draft reports, manuals, guidance, and regulatory language

Immerse oneself rapidly in varied projects for multiple clients

Provide other technical and administrative support to clients, as requested

Minimum Requirements

Master's Degree in engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, natural or physical science, public policy, government, or related subjects.

Bachelor's degree plus at least 2 years relevant experience will be accepted

U.S. Citizenship is required per Federal contracts

Ability to obtain and maintain a moderate-level government security clearance

Professional skills we're looking for

Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills

Problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail and organization

Ability to prioritize assignments and exercise time management to work on multiple tasks under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), MS Teams and SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat

Preferred qualifications:

Academic or work experience in policy research and analysis

Demonstrated experience with technical writing and editing

Regulatory research skills

Understanding of the Federal rulemaking process

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Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our?EEO (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email? Candidateaccommodation@icf.com ?and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.?

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.?

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at? candidateaccommodation@icf.com . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. ?

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$60,967.00 - $103,643.00

Reston, VA (VA30)

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