ICF is looking for an Senior Economist to join our Regulatory, Policy and Economics business portfolio where we support primarily public-sector clients with research, analysis, technical assistance, and implementation support to help address complex policy, management, and regulatory challenges. We estimate the safety, environmental, and social effects of regulations, policies and programs and assess their costs, benefits, and economic impacts. We also evaluate program effectiveness. 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 Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Transportation, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Labor, Department of Interior, and Environmental Protection Agency.
This full-time position will be located in Reston, VA or Waltham, MA with flexibility for hybrid telework. We are also open to other remote locations.
What you will be doing:
As a Senior Economist, you will perform economic, financial, and policy analyses on issues of transportation, public safety and environmental protection, with the bulk of your work on domestic regulatory issues.
You will lead research and quantitative analyses in support of policy decisions. Your duties may include characterizing baseline economic conditions and risk; performing economic, financial, and other quantitative analyses to assess the costs and impacts of policies on affected businesses, industries, employment, and the economy; analyzing how regulatory interventions may affect transportation risk; and developing models to assess costs, economic impacts, and benefits or assess risk or uncertainty.
You will work in collaboration with other ICF staff within a multidisciplinary team that includes economists, scientists, modelers, regulatory specialists, and other subject matter experts.
What you need to be a successful candidate for this role:
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Master’s degree in economics or related discipline with coursework in economics
- Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience; OR
- A PhD in economics or related discipline with coursework in economics, plus 8 years of relevant work experience.
Additional Qualifications Required:
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment as this role entails a combination of independent thought leadership and team work, adaptability to varying client needs.
- You also need to have very strong analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to work independently and to apply a variety of technical skills and innovative thinking to solve complex problems.
- As this is a client-facing role, excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Prior experience in economic consulting or in a similar function within the federal government are highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications:
- The preferred candidate will have a PhD graduate degree and demonstrated experience conducting benefit-cost and regulatory impact analyses to support policy decisions by US federal regulatory agencies.
- Preference will be placed on candidates with knowledge of federal transportation or environmental programs and regulations, as well as knowledge of key regulated industries (e.g., oil and gas, chemical manufacturing, shipping, utilities).
- Prior consulting experience is highly desirable
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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.
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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.
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The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
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