Senior Research Analyst, Workforce Innovations, Preparedness, Poverty Solutions

ICF

On-call Senior Research Analyst at ICF supporting workforce and poverty solutions through qualitative and quantitative research methods. Engaging in evaluation and training projects for vulnerable populations.

Posted 4/24/2026part-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $74,090 - $125,954 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide task leadership for quantitative research and evaluation activities, including return on investment analyses.
Support the development of written study reports and presentation materials as well as training and technical assistance products, including briefs, reports, and tools.
Conduct background research and synthesize findings through literature reviews, systematic evidence reviews, evaluation reports, and practitioner- and policy-oriented briefs.
Provide task leadership for qualitative research activities such as instrument development, coding, synthesis, and documentation.
Develop and maintain workflow protocols, templates, and project tracking tools to support high-quality, on-time deliverables.
Contribute to internal knowledge management and support team collaboration across projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in public policy, sociology, statistics, economics, or a related field.
Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in human services, workforce and social policy research, evaluation, or related consulting work.
Demonstrated experience supporting qualitative and/or quantitative research, evidence reviews and report development for federal workforce and human services agencies.
Strong technical writing and editing skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

quantitative researchqualitative researchreturn on investment analysisliterature reviewssystematic evidence reviewstechnical writingeditinginstrument developmentcodingsynthesis

Soft Skills

task leadershipcollaborationcommunication