ICF · 1 day ago
Energy and Climate Researcher (Entry Level, Hybrid)
Reston, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$61K/yr - $104K/yr
0+ years expICF 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. The Energy and Climate Researcher will assist with research, data analysis, technical reviews, and report writing to support energy and climate planning consulting practice.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Assist with research, data analysis, technical reviews, report writing, and engagement-related activities to support energy and climate planning consulting practice
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
Perform quantitative analyses and synthesize research and data through statistical analyses, data visualization, and modeling
Communicate and translate quantitative results into report or presentation narrative
Qualification
Required
By start date, a completed Bachelor's 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
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
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
Company
ICF
ICF is a global consulting and technology services provider focused on making big things possible for our clients.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$59MKey Investors
New York State Department of TransportationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-02-13Grant· $29M
2021-03-15Grant· $30M
2006-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
John Wasson
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
James Morgan
Chief Operating Officer and EVP
Recent News
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