ICF is hiring a seasonal associate to contribute to our area of business that focuses on the review and analysis of public comments on highly scrutinized and often controversial public policy topics. Public Comment seasonal associates will support major federal rulemaking efforts by processing and analyzing comment submissions and preparing written technical support documentation. Topical areas within the Public Comment area of business include public health, energy, environment, labor, transportation, technology, and social and economic policy.
This is a part-time, entry level on-call role that will be at least a ten-week commitment starting in Fall 2026. Individuals will work on a variety of projects and with a wide range of staff, and we estimate that the position will involve a minimum of 15 hours per week. Pay is at $23 per hour.
This position may be remote from any Central or Eastern U.S. Time Zone, or work hybrid from our Reston, VA headquarters. At this time, we are unable to provide any form of relocation assistance.
As a Seasonal Associate, Public Policy you will:
- Read and analyze public comment submissions and assign comments to topical categories
- Assist in processing comments and identifying mass mail campaigns
- Provide verbal and written progress updates to project staff
- Prepare written technical documentation
Basic Qualifications:
- By start date, a minimum of 60 completed college-level credit hours is required in public policy, public health, environment or related program
- Due to requirements of federal contracts in which we work, U.S. Citizenship is required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Detail-orientation and strong analytical skills
- Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
