Public Policy Specialist - Energy and Environment; REMOTE or Reston, Virginia

Position: Public Policy Specialist - Energy and Environment (REMOTE role or Hybrid role based in Reston, Virginia)
Description

** PUBLIC POLICY SPECIALIST - Energy and Environment*
* Are you interested in working on current and emerging energy and environmental policy issues? Do you want to apply your education and experience to help government agencies improve the way they develop and implement regulations, policies, and programs? Our Regulatory, Policy, and Economics portfolio has over 30 years of experience supporting the design, implementation, and improvement of Federal programs and is seeking a policy researcher to support clients like the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of the Interior, and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Join our multidisciplinary team of policy analysts, economists, attorneys, business analysts, scientists, and engineers.  We combine legal, economic, engineering, and scientific research and analysis to solve unique public policy challenges through innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services.  Our dynamic work environment involves working on multiple projects simultaneously, supporting a wide range of clients, and providing a wide range of support services.

** The position will be REMOTE or have the option to be located in our Reston, Virginia headquarters with hybrid schedule.*
* Ideal candidates will combine a detail-oriented approach and effective organizational capabilities, excellent verbal and interpersonal skills, and equally strong research, writing, and editing skills to work with our Federal clients to support their development and implementation of policies and programs.

** What you'll do*
* + Interact directly with clients within the EPA, DOI, and NRC, among other agencies

+ Assist in compiling, drafting, formatting, and editing documents related to Federal agency rule makings

+ Synthesize information from rule making documents, literature, and other technical reports

+ Analyze and summarize public comments on proposed rules

+ Attend intra-agency meetings and working groups and support document clearance processes

+ Assess the costs and benefits of proposed regulations

+ Draft reports, manuals, guidance, and regulatory language

+ Immerse oneself rapidly in varied projects for multiple clients

+ Provide other technical and administrative support to clients, as requested

** Minimum Requirements*
* + Master's Degree in engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, natural or physical science, public policy, government, or related subjects.

+ Bachelor's degree plus at least 2 years relevant experience will be accepted

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** U.S. Citizenship is required per Federal contracts*
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** Ability to obtain and maintain a moderate-level government security clearance*
* ** Professional skills we're looking for*
* + 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), MS Teams and SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat

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* Preferred qualifications:

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* + Academic or work experience in policy research and analysis

+ Demonstrated experience with technical writing and editing

+ Regulatory research skills

+ Understanding of the Federal rule making process

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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…