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ICF Olson is hiring: Public Policy/ Regulatory Specialist and Technical Editor i

ICF Olson
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

Public Policy / Regulatory Specialist and Technical Editor

Public Policy / Regulatory Specialist and Technical Editor

Apply locations : Reston, VA

Time type : Full time

Posted on : Posted 3 Days Ago

Job requisition id : R2500527

Are you looking to work on current and emerging policy issues? Do you want to apply your education and experience to help government agencies improve the way they develop and implement regulations, policies, and programs? Our Regulatory, Policy & Economics (RPE) portfolio has over 30 years of experience supporting the design, implementation, and improvement of Federal programs and is seeking a Regulatory Specialist and Technical Editor to join them.

Join our multidisciplinary team of regulatory specialists, policy analysts, economists, and attorneys who combine policy, legal, economic, and scientific research and analysis to solve unique public policy challenges through innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services. Our dynamic work environment involves working on multiple projects simultaneously and providing a wide range of support services for a variety of Federal clients.

This full-time position is available immediately and can be filled either as a fully remote position or as a position primarily located in Reston, VA (i.e., in the DC metro area) with flexibility for telework considered.

Job Responsibilities :

  • Participate in short- and long-term engagements to support Federal clients whose responsibilities are to develop policies and craft regulations that implement a desired policy, explain the rationale of the rulemaking to interested parties, and implement the regulatory requirements :
  • Draft, edit, and format Federal agency rulemaking documents and develop / adapt style guides for new agency rulemakings (~20%)
  • Support Federal agency rulemaking workgroups by providing live document editing in meetings, tracking agency dispensation of reviewer comments, and other support, as needed (~20%)
  • Support Federal agency efforts to transparently manage and analyze public comments received on proposed agency rules (~30%)
  • Support Federal rulemaking-adjacent processes, such as public meetings, Paperwork Reduction Act information collection request approvals, and regulatory cost-benefit analyses (~20%)
  • Conduct research and synthesize information from rulemaking documents, literature, and other reports (~10%)
  • Immerse oneself rapidly in varied projects for multiple clients
  • Provide verbal and written progress updates to project staff
  • Interact with clients to understand and manage expectations and foster long-term relationships

Minimum qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree (in Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field) plus at least 3 years of relevant work experience in a professional services firm or related environment; OR a Master’s degree (in Public Policy or a related field) or equivalent (e.g., JD), plus up to 1 year of relevant work experience.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required per Federal contracts.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a moderate-level government security clearance from select government agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security.
  • Preferred qualifications :

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Analytical, writing, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
  • Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Technical editing or proofreading experience
  • Understanding of and experience with the Federal rulemaking process
  • Regulatory research skills
  • Experience interacting with clients or organizational leadership
  • Experience engaging with highly technical subject matter
  • Working at ICF

    ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

    We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity / expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military / veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.

    Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist.

    Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

    The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is : $60,663.00 - $103,128.00 Reston, VA (VA30)

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    Salary : $60,663 - $103,128

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