Senior Economic Mobility Research Specialist – On-Call

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⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $108.5k - $184.4k / year

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ICF

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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

• Serve as a recognized subject matter expert in economic mobility research, including TANF, workforce/job readiness, child support, food security, and related human services programs • Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of rigorous research and evaluation efforts • Manage and mentor multidisciplinary research teams • Provide strategic guidance to research and technical assistance teams • Shape research agendas, methodologies, and evaluation frameworks • Identify and help pursue opportunities aligned with ICF’s economic stability and mobility mission • Translate complex research findings into actionable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders • Foster innovation and high performance across multidisciplinary teams • Contribute to thought leadership through publications, presentations, and engagement with the broader field

🎯 Requirements

• Advanced degree in political science, public policy, sociology, economics, or a related social science field • PhD preferred • 20+ years of experience leading research, evaluation, and policy initiatives related to economic mobility and family well-being • Recognized peer-reviewed publication and thought leadership in economic mobility research • Demonstrated expertise working with federal, state, or local human services programs • Ability to lead and influence in complex, fast-paced, and matrixed environments • Strong strategic thinking and ability to balance big-picture vision with detailed execution • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated history of peer-reviewed publications, technical writing, and executive-level presentations • Ability to generate business growth, build partnerships, and navigate federal and state procurement systems • Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work on time • Comfortable with flexible, on-call work arrangements of 0–20 hours/week • Application must be submitted directly by the applicant

🏖️ Benefits

• Part-time, on-call work arrangement based on project needs • Flexible, on-call work arrangement of 0–20 hours/week • Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, disabled veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs • Equal opportunity workplace • Confidential accommodation support • ICF benefit offerings referenced under the Transparency in Benefits Coverage Act