Project Researcher – Entry Level

🕒 September 10

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $55.7k - $94.6k / year

⏰ Full Time

⚪️ Entry-level

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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ICF

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1969

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

📣 Marketing

💰 $30M Grant on 2021-03

Healthcare • Logistics • Marketing

ICF is a global consulting and technology services company that helps government and commercial clients tackle complex challenges. The firm provides expertise in areas such as Federal IT modernization, energy and utilities, public health, climate resilience, disaster management, and transportation. ICF leverages data and analytics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity to deliver innovative solutions. With a strong commitment to corporate citizenship and sustainability, ICF supports social programs and community development, aiming for a sustainable, low-emissions future. The company operates worldwide, with significant presence in Europe through its offices in Belgium, Spain, and the UK.

📋 Description

• Support Project Managers and project staff in preparing financial information for monthly client reporting • Provide 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 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 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 (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), logical formulas, data validation, and conditional formatting • Ability to analyze, manipulate, and interpret data to support business decisions • Working knowledge of basic finance processes and general accounting principles • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project teams and stakeholders • Strong problem-solving skills, including identifying issues, evaluating options, and recommending solutions • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail • Must be authorized to work in the United States • Position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF

🏖️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer • Reasonable accommodations throughout the application and employment process • Benefits information provided under the Transparency in Coverage Act