Project Researcher, Entry Level

🕒 September 11

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $55.7k - $94.6k / year

⏰ Full Time

⚪️ Entry-level

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

👻 Ghost score 24%

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ICF

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1969

💼 Consulting

🏛️ Government

🏥 Healthcare

💰 $29M Grant on 2023-03

Consulting • Government • Healthcare

ICF is a global consulting firm founded over 55 years ago that partners with governments, businesses, and communities to deliver data-driven, technology-enabled solutions for complex public- and private-sector challenges. Its work areas include digital modernization, data analytics, resilience and adaptation, energy planning, federal health programs, disaster management, and infrastructure and transportation support. ICF provides consulting, program implementation, and advisory services to drive measurable outcomes and build community resilience.

📋 Description

• Support Project Managers and project staff in preparing financial information for monthly client reporting • Provide timely financial status updates, including burn rate, remaining backlog, and project profitability • Coordinate invoicing activities and conduct quality reviews for complex government contracts • Develop, maintain, and update reports and financial management tools related to project budgets • Communicate with Project Managers and Directors regarding project financial status, risks, and updates • Manage and provide quality control for data entry processes in online government systems of record • Coordinate monthly invoices, including detailed line-item cost justifications • Provide forecasting support and assist with actual-to-budget comparisons • Serve as a point of contact for government clients on project financial and administrative matters • Collaborate with the Project Finance Controller, Billing team, Project Managers, and Group and Project Control Managers to resolve financial issues • Develop and maintain process documentation, procedures, and guidance materials • Assist the Procurement Manager with subcontractor procurement and administration, including communication with subcontractors and tracking applications and budgets

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Management, Communications, Public Policy, Finance, Economics, or another related discipline • 1-2 years of professional experience in forecasting, data management, reporting, analysis, compliance, finance, or a related field • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), logical formulas, data validation, and conditional formatting • Demonstrated ability to analyze, manipulate, and interpret data to support business decisions • Working knowledge of basic finance processes and general accounting principles • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment • Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project teams and stakeholders • Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and recommend solutions • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail • All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States • This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF

🏖️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer • Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, disabled veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs • Consideration of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records • Work authorization support for candidates with valid authorization who may be considered for a change-of-employer petition, subject to policy and immigration requirements