Energy and Climate Researcher (Entry Level, Hybrid)
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Job Location:
Reston, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 60967 - 103643
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ICF is at the forefront of preparing leading-edge analyses and plans that advance reliable resilient clean and affordable energy and economy-wide solutions to critical climate and energy challenges. We work closely with our clients to move into action and implement policy program and technical solutions.
ICF is hiring multiple positions to assist with research data analysis technical reviews report writing and engagement-related activities to support our energy and climate planning consulting practice. These positions will focus on energy and economic analyses procurement and planning; regulatory and policy support; greenhouse gas accounting and management; infrastructure climate risk and resilience; and supporting various clients with sustainability goal setting and performance management. The positions will have a focus on quantitative analyses and synthesizing research and data through statistical analyses data visualization and modeling. These positions will also require the ability to communicate and translate quantitative results into a report or presentation narrative.
This is an entry-level position intended for candidates who have 0-1 years of experience and are available to start working Summer 2026. This position will be based in ICFs Crystal City office (Arlington VA) or Reston VA Headquarters with a hybrid work arrangement (i.e. minimum 2 days in the office; the other days may be remote or in the office).
Basic qualifications:
By start date a completed Bachelors degree in Environmental Data Science Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences Environmental or Energy Engineering Economics Chemistry Math Statistics Environmental Sciences Environmental Policy Operations Research or similarly related field.
Preferred qualifications:
Demonstrated interest in energy economic clean energy climate or sustainability topics.
Comfort performing quantitative analyses as well as with managing and analyzing large datasets.
Comfort working with quantitative data analysis tools particularly Microsoft Excel R and/or Python for advanced statistical analysis data visualization and modeling; experience with GIS.
Comfort working in Word PowerPoint Canva and other tools to communicate and present information.
The ability to use research and data to help tell a story and provide salient information with which our clients can make decisions.
Comfort reading and interpreting technical and analytical information.
Familiarity with energy markets and economics modeling greenhouse gas accounting climate adaptation and resilience and/or sustainability practices related domestic policies and regulations.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail including excellent writing and oral communication skills.
Ability to use AI tools (e.g. CoPilot ChatGPT) for research and task efficiencies.
Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their resume any experience with the following:
Energy markets economics and modeling
Energy and environmental policies and regulations
Clean energy options
Climate resilience and sustainability planning
Programming experience
Developing greenhouse gas inventories and estimating greenhouse gas reductions
Familiarity with relevant industry standard protocols and methods and tools
Decarbonization topics
Life-Cycle analysis
Client engagement
Experience communicating complex topics to general audiences
Collaborating with cross-functional teams with diverse expertise
Ability to manage multiple priorities and proactively manage time
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were 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 worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.
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 withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more aboutworkplacediscriminationrightsor our benefit offerings which are included in theTransparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.
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 orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe 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:
$60967.00 - $103643.00Reston VA (VA30)Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Intelligence Community Experience
- Python
- Spss
- Microsoft Word
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Windows
- Stata
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Data Modeling
- Writing Skills
About Company
About ICF: The Integral Coach Factory is one of the earliest production units of independent India. It was inaugurated by the first Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru on 2nd October, 1955. Later the Furnishing Division was inaugurated on 2nd October, 1962 and the production ... View more
