Senior Research Analyst

Role Description

ICF is seeking an on-call Senior Research Analyst to join our growing Workforce Innovations, Preparedness, and Poverty Solutions (WIPPS) team. In this role, you will support research, evaluation, and training and technical assistance projects that promote positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals and families.

WIPPS conducts applied research and evaluation, evidence reviews, and technical assistance on critical workforce and economic mobility issues, including:

• Employment and training programs
• Poverty reduction strategies
• Family support systems
• Interventions serving low-income and underserved populations

Our team works in a professional, collaborative environment that values rigorous analysis, clear communication, and meaningful impact. THIS IS AN ON-CALL, part-time hours position based on project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide task leadership for quantitative research and evaluation activities, including return on investment analyses.
• Support the development of written study reports and presentation materials as well as training and technical assistance products, including briefs, reports, and tools.
• Conduct background research and synthesize findings through literature reviews, systematic evidence reviews, evaluation reports, and practitioner- and policy-oriented briefs.
• Provide task leadership for qualitative research activities such as instrument development, coding, synthesis, and documentation.
• Develop and maintain workflow protocols, templates, and project tracking tools to support high-quality, on-time deliverables.
• Contribute to internal knowledge management and support team collaboration across projects.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public policy, sociology, statistics, economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in human services, workforce and social policy research, evaluation, or related consulting work.
• Demonstrated experience supporting qualitative and/or quantitative research, evidence reviews and report development for federal workforce and human services agencies.
• Strong technical writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, professional approach.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience supporting presentations.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a team-based setting.

Benefits

• 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.
• Reasonable Accommodations are available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $74,090.00 - $125,954.00.