Senior Policy Analyst (Reston, VA or Waltham, MA HYBRID role)

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

SENIOR POLICY ANALYST

ICF’s Regulatory, Policy and Economics business portfolio supports federal, state, and local government clients in addressing complex environmental, public health, and regulatory challenges. We combine policy analysis, scientific research, economic evaluation, and advanced modeling to help clients develop evidence-based solutions to pressing environmental issues and inform regulatory development. Our work spans a range of environmental and health topics, including drinking water quality, emerging contaminants, risk assessment, and water resources management. We work with virtually all federal agencies and with state and local agencies and select non-profit and private-sector clients. Our key clients include the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation, Department of Labor, Department of Homeland Security, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

We offer a dynamic work environment where you will contribute to high-profile environmental and public health initiatives while working alongside multidisciplinary teams of data scientists, engineers, economists, health scientists, and policy experts.

This full-time position will be located in Waltham, MA or Reston, VA.

Job Responsibilities

As a Senior Policy Analyst , you will provide applied research, quantitative analysis, and consulting services in support of environmental and public health programs for federal and state agencies. You will work on multidisciplinary teams that evaluate health risks, assess the impacts and benefits of environmental policies and regulations, develop and apply analytical models, and support evidence-based decision making across a range of environmental and public health issues.

Responsibilities may include:

• Conducting policy, scientific, economic, and technical analyses to support regulatory development, program evaluation, and decision-making;
• Developing, applying, and maintaining quantitative models and analytical tools related to environmental exposure, human health risk, environmental fate and transport, benefits analysis, and regulatory decision-making;
• Analyzing large environmental, public health, economic, and geospatial datasets using programming languages such as R and Python;
• Evaluating and synthesizing scientific, technical, and economic literature to support policy and regulatory decisions;
• Preparing technical memoranda, policy analyses, economic assessments, rulemaking support documents, peer-reviewed publications, and client presentations; and
• Interacting directly with clients and supporting business development and proposal activities.

Minimum qualifications:

• Master’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, economics, or a related quantitative discipline with a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience; OR
• PhD in environmental science, environmental engineering, economics, or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.

Additional qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and apply innovative approaches to complex technical challenges;
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects concurrently under strict deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment;
• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative analysis, statistical methods, and model development;
• Proficiency in R and/or Python for data analysis, statistical modeling, data visualization, and automation of analytical workflows;
• Knowledge of environmental policy, environmental economics, risk assessment, exposure science, or related disciplines; and
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and other analytical software tools.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience supporting federal environmental or public health agencies;
• Demonstrated understanding of the federal rulemaking process, regulatory impact analysis, benefits analysis, or environmental risk assessment;
• Experience with environmental fate and transport modeling, exposure modeling, water quality modeling, human health risk assessment, or benefits analysis;
• Familiarity with GIS, spatial analysis, and environmental data systems; and
• Experience managing complex technical tasks, coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams, and interacting directly with clients.

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 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.

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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 [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

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:

$73,770.00 - $125,408.00

Waltham, MA (MA12)