Senior Economic Mobility Research Specialist – On-Call

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as a recognized authority in economic mobility research, particularly in areas such as TANF, workforce/job readiness, child support, food security, and related human services programs.

• Oversee the design, execution, and management of comprehensive research and evaluation initiatives.

• Supervise and mentor interdisciplinary research teams.

• Offer strategic direction to research and technical assistance teams.

• Develop research agendas, methodologies, and evaluation frameworks.

• Identify and pursue new opportunities that align with ICF’s mission.

• Convert complex research outcomes into actionable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders.

• Encourage innovation and drive high performance across diverse teams.

• Contribute to thought leadership through publications, presentations, and engagement with the wider field.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree in political science, public policy, sociology, economics, or a related social science discipline.

• Over 15 years of experience in leading research, evaluation, and policy initiatives focused on economic mobility and family well-being.

• A track record of peer-reviewed publications and recognized thought leadership in economic mobility research.

• Proven expertise in working with federal, state, or local human services programs.

• Demonstrated capability to lead and influence within complex, fast-paced, and matrixed environments.

• Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to balance overarching vision with detailed execution.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proven history of peer-reviewed publications, technical writing, and presentations at the executive level.

• Proficient in driving business growth, establishing partnerships, and navigating federal and state procurement systems.

• Highly organized, capable of managing multiple priorities, and delivering high-quality work within deadlines.

• Willingness to work in a flexible, on-call capacity (0–20 hours/week).

🏝️ Benefits

• Part-time, on-call work arrangement dependent on project requirements.

• Flexible, on-call work arrangements (0–20 hours/week).

• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, disabled veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs.

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Confidential accommodation support during the application and employment process.