Senior Environmental Policy & Data Analytics Lead

ICF; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF’s Regulatory, Policy and Economics portfolio supports government clients in environmental, public health, and regulatory challenges. You will join multidisciplinary teams to analyze health risks, model environmental decisions, and deliver evidence-based solutions.

This full-time position is located in Waltham, MA or Reston, VA, with opportunities to work on diverse environmental topics and interact with clients and agencies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• OR PhD with 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects under deadlines.
• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative analysis, statistics, and model development.
• Proficiency in R and/or Python for data analysis and modeling.
• Knowledge of environmental policy, environmental economics, risk assessment, or related disciplines.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and analytical software.

Responsibilities

• Provide applied research, quantitative analysis, and consulting for environmental programs.
• Develop and maintain quantitative models and analytical tools.
• Analyze large environmental, health, and economic datasets using R/Python.
• Evaluate literature to support policy and regulatory decisions.
• Prepare memoranda, analyses, and client presentations; support business development.

Skills

Policy analysis

Quantitative analysis

R

Python

Data visualization

Excel

Communication

Independent work

Education

Master’s degree in environmental science/engineering/economics or related quantitative discipline

PhD in environmental science/engineering/economics or related field

Tools

R

Python

GIS

Excel

Job description

ICF’s Regulatory, Policy and Economics portfolio supports government clients in environmental, public health, and regulatory challenges. You will join multidisciplinary teams to analyze health risks, model environmental decisions, and deliver evidence-based solutions.

This full-time position is located in Waltham, MA or Reston, VA, with opportunities to work on diverse environmental topics and interact with clients and agencies.