Want to make a difference? Then come work for one of Forbes’ Top 200 Best Small Companies in America. ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI), a global professional services firm, partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in energy and climate change; environment and infrastructure; health, human services, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,500 employees serve these clients worldwide. This position will be located in Fairfax, VA and will be available in the spring/summer of 2010.
To support our growth, we seek Associates to work in our Environment, Planning & Infrastructure group (EP&I). Associates contribute to the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high quality products and services, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff. Associates at ICF International have an opportunity to apply their experience and academic knowledge and interact with experts and clients in the field, while building content knowledge and consulting skills. Associates advance in our consulting practice and develop an area or areas of special competence, with increasing responsibility for project management and client contact.
Responsibilities:
- Collecting and analyzing data
- Reviewing literature, conducting interviews and surveys
- Solving quantitative and qualitative problems
- Drafting reports and presentations, developing recommendations, and interacting and corresponding with clients.
Requires:
- Master’s Degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0, in natural or physical science, environmental management, public policy, economics, transportation, urban planning, public health or related subject
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task and the ability to work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must
- Strong quantitative and/or modeling skills, as well as previous experience in Excel and Access are a plus
Associates are not assigned to a particular line of business in EP&I, but rather have the opportunity to participate in work across one or more of EP&I’s lines of business, as described below:
Environmental Assessment & Management:
This line of business prepares Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments for complex and often controversial projects nationwide, including energy, transportation, and other infrastructure projects and programs. We manage environmental review processes that include consultation with regulatory agencies; public involvement; analysis of environmental, cultural, safety, socio-economic, and other impacts, and specification of measures to mitigate adverse impacts. Our clients include numerous federal, state, and private companies.
Environmental Policy, Economics and Revitalization
This line of business conducts environmental policy, regulatory, economic, and technical analyses; addresses environmental health and safety concerns; develops environmental management systems; conducts remediation work including technical analyses of contaminated sites, and performs outreach, technology transfer, conference support. Our key clients include program offices across the entire U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), DOT, DoD, IRS, and state and local agencies.
Environmental Risk and Toxicology
This line of business provides toxicology, safety assessment, risk assessment, and related support that address the full spectrum of potentially hazardous agents, including chemicals, microbes, and radionuclides. We specialize in identifying and quantifying the effects of environmental pollutants, such as metals, pesticides, and volatile organic compounds, on human health and the environment. We support federal agencies such as EPA, FDA, DOD, CDC, and Interior, state and local agencies, trade associations, private companies, and international organizations.
Regulatory Development, Analysis & Review
This line of business supports federal in the full-range of rulemaking activities. We help clients prepare plain language text for rulemaking preambles and rules; estimate costs, benefits, impacts, and cost effectiveness of regulations; summarize and help develop responses to public comments; prepare implementation strategies, provide outreach and training support, and evaluate program implementation. One of the tools at our disposal is ICF’s CommentWorksSM system. CommentWorksSM is a web-based solution designed to streamline and organize public comment analysis and response. This line of business works with virtually all major federal agencies.
Transportation
This line of business specializes in addressing issues at the nexus of transportation, energy, economic development, and the environment. We assist clients with the design and implementation of solutions using our skills in transportation planning, urban and land use planning, environmental science, economics, financial analysis, policy analysis, and communications. Our work often applies complex transportation, economic analysis, and environmental assessment methodologies to evaluate the impacts of infrastructure projects, programs, and policies. Our clients include U.S. DOT agencies such as FHWA, FTA, FMCSA, and the Transportation Research Board; National Academy of Science; EPA; White House; regional, state, and local transportation agencies; and various companies.
ICF International offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce. To apply, please submit your resume, a 3-5 page writing sample, and transcripts online at www.icfi.com/college.
ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V
