2027 Summer Intern, Disaster Management Financial Analyst

ICF International, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No relocation assistance

Job summary

ICF's Disaster Management Division offers a full-time, 10-week internship that begins in early June 2027. Hybrid work possible from Tallahassee, FL; Baton Rouge, LA; or Austin, TX. We do not provide relocation or housing assistance at this time.

Responsibilities include assisting with grants, reporting, data review, and developing end-to-end data visualizations. Ideal candidates have 30+ college credits in related fields and strong communication, data, and research skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 30 college-level credits with emphasis in Public Policy, Finance, Emergency Management or related field.
• Bachelor's degree and enrollment verification in a graduate program focusing on Public Policy, Finance, Emergency Management or related field preferred.
• Prior internship experience in Disaster Management, FEMA or related area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist management with grants, reporting, financials and administrative tasks.
• Review data accuracy in documents and systems as part of a team.
• Deliver and support project tasks and timelines.
• Design end-to-end data visualizations and reporting solutions addressing clients' needs.
• Interface with clients and contractors to gather information and communicate deadlines.
• Support case managers and grant administrators through application review and project stages.
• Assist with development of SOPs, checklists and policies.

Skills

Public Policy

Finance

Emergency Management

Homeland Security

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Data Entry

Data Analysis

Research

Time Management

Attention to Detail

MS Office

GIS

Education

30+ college credits in Public Policy/Finance/EM/HS

Bachelor's degree

Graduate program enrollment verification

Internship experience in Disaster Management or FEMA

Tools

MS Office Suite

GIS/Mapping Platforms

Job description

ICF's Disaster Management Division works with government agencies and communities to design and implement grant programs that support recovery from disasters and promote increased resilience to disasters. Our functional expertise is in program management and operations, planning and preparedness, technical assistance and training, strategic communications and outreach, compliance and monitoring, and performance measurement and evaluation. Clients include states and localities administering the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded disaster recovery programs.

This is a full-time, 10-week internship that begins in early June 2027. Work may be hybrid from our Tallahassee, FL, Baton Rouge, LA, or Austin, TX offices. At this time, we are unable to provide relocation nor housing assistance for this internship.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist management with tasks associated with grants, reporting, financials, and other administrative tasks
• Work as part of a team reviewing the accuracy of the data presented in written documents and systems
• Project/task delivery and support
• Support the design of end-to-end data visualizations/reporting solutions, from data extraction to the presentation, to address the clients' needs
• Interface with clients and other contractors to solicit information and communicate deadlines
• Support case managers, grant administrators and specialists with tasks that advance applicants through application review or project implementation stages
• Assist with special initiatives and research needs
• May assist with development of standard operating procedures, checklists, and policies.

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 30 complete college level credit hours with an emphasis on Public Policy, Finance, Emergency Management, Homeland Security or similar field

Preferred Qualifications:

• A completed bachelors degree AND enrollment verification in a graduate program focusing on Public Policy, Finance, Emergency Management, Homeland Security or similar field
• Prior experience as an intern focused on Disaster Management, FEMA or related area
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Experience conducting research, organizing, and analyzing information
• Experience writing detailed guidance, proposals, and procedural materials
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Data-entry experience
• Strong time management skills
• Consistent attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
• Experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or other mapping platforms

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 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 [e-mail] 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.

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

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 [e-mail]. 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:

$31,272.00 - $64,326.00

Tallahassee, FL (FL36)