ICF
ON-CALL Senior Research Analyst, Workforce Innovations, Preparedness, and Poverty Solutions (REMOTE ROLE)
ON-CALL SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST - Workforce Innovations, Preparedness, and Poverty Solutions Team
ICF is seeking an on-call Senior Research Analyst to join our growing Workforce Innovations, Preparedness, and Poverty Solutions (WIPPS) team. In this role, you will support research, evaluation, and training and technical assistance projects that promote positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals and families.
WIPPS conducts applied research and evaluation, evidence reviews, and technical assistance on critical workforce and economic mobility issues, including employment and training programs, poverty reduction strategies, family support systems, and interventions serving low-income and underserved populations. Our team works in a professional, collaborative environment that values rigorous analysis, clear communication, and meaningful impact.
THIS IS AN ON-CALL, part-time hours position based on project needs.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Required Qualifications
- 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.
Professional Skills
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, professional approach.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience supporting presentations.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a team-based setting.
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 our 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 [email protected] 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.
Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
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 [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
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:
$74,090.00 - $125,954.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)Top Skills
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