Policy Research Associate - Entry Level (Hybrid)

ICF; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF in Reston, VA or Waltham, MA is hiring an entry-level regulatory policy analyst to support federal clients by helping design and implement regulations and programs. The role is hybrid from Reston (HQ preferred) or Waltham, MA, starting Summer 2027, with responsibilities across multiple projects.

Ideal candidates have a public policy or science background, citizenship, and ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Participate in short- and long-term engagements to support federal clients in policy development and rulemaking.
• Assist in drafting and editing documents related to federal agency rulemakings.
• Communicate progress updates to project staff.
• Synthesize information from rulemaking documents and other technical reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Time management

MS Office & Adobe

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy, government, environmental science, natural or physical science, political science, or related subjects

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

ICF in Reston, VA or Waltham, MA is hiring an entry-level regulatory policy analyst to support federal clients by helping design and implement regulations and programs. The role is hybrid from Reston (HQ preferred) or Waltham, MA, starting Summer 2027, with responsibilities across multiple projects.

Ideal candidates have a public policy or science background, citizenship, and ability to obtain security clearance.