Public Policy Researcher

ICF

Join ICF as a Policy Researcher supporting Federal agencies with transportation policy issues. Focus on research, document management, and client interaction at a national level.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $46,004 - $78,207 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in drafting and editing documents for Federal agency rulemakings, synthesizing technical information, and providing effective communication and project support. Proficient in managing tasks and correspondence within a team-oriented environment while adhering to strict deadlines.

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Document Drafting and EditingFederal Agency InteractionMicrosoft Office ProficiencyTeam CollaborationTime Management

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Hard Skills

Document FormattingInformation SynthesisPublic Comment AnalysisTask Assignment TrackingTechnical Report Analysis

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SharePointMS OfficeAI Assistants

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeU.S. CitizenshipGovernment Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Public PolicyEnvironmental SciencePolitical ScienceFederal Contracts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interact directly with clients within the DOL and DOT, among other agencies
Assist in compiling, drafting, formatting, and editing documents related to Federal agency rulemakings
Synthesize information from rulemaking documents, literature, and other technical reports
Analyze and summarize public comments on proposed rules
Assist with efforts to draft, route, and track the assignment of tasks and correspondence among Federal team members and project staff
Provide Microsoft (MS) SharePoint site management support for Federal clients
Attend intra-agency meetings and working groups and support document clearance processes
Provide verbal and written progress updates to clients and project staff
Provide other technical and administrative support to clients, as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in public policy, government, environmental science, natural or physical science, political science, or related subjects, plus 0-2 years of relevant work experience
U.S. Citizenship is required per Federal contracts
Ability to obtain and maintain a moderate-level government security clearance
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills
Problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail and organization
Ability to prioritize assignments and exercise time management to work on multiple tasks under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and in the use of one or more general AI assistants (e.g., MS Copilot, Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable Accommodations are available
Equal opportunity employer