Public Policy Researcher; DHS-Dedicated, DC on-site & Hybrid remote

Public Policy Researcher (DHS‑Dedicated)

Are you interested in working on current and emerging immigration policy issues? Do you want to apply your education and experience to help government agencies improve the way they develop and implement immigration‑related 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 join them.

This full‑time position will be focused on supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on immigration‑related issues and programs.

The position will be located on‑site in a client office in Washington, DC. There may be allowance for periodic telecommuting. This role is available immediately.

• Interact directly with clients within DHS
• Immerses rapidly in varied immigration‑related tasks and projects
• Assist with efforts to draft, route, and track the assignment of tasks and correspondence among DHS team members and staff
• Draft and edit documents (e.g., policy documents, briefings, presentations) for client review
• Attend intra‑agency meetings and working groups
• Provide verbal and written progress updates to client and ICF staff
• Provide other administrative support to DHS, as requested

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Public Affairs, Human Services, Social Sciences, Government or Policy Studies, or similar.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience supporting policy research and analysis, regulatory or administrative policy support, public policy, immigration policy, government affairs, public administration, or federal programs.
• U.S. citizenship is required by federal government contract.
• This position requires a Public Trust security clearance. Applicants will be subject to a government security investigation to obtain clearance.

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, writing, organizational, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills
• Ability to prioritize and 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 Adobe

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider that combines unmatched expertise with cutting‑edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable accommodations are available, including 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, email C All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is not permitted. If an accommodation involving AI is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance.

The pay range for this position based on full‑time employment is:

$50,386.00 – $85,656.00 (DC Client Office (DC88))