Senior Economic Mobility Research Specialist – On-Call

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

📋 Description

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

• Spearhead the design, execution, and management of thorough research and evaluation initiatives.

• Oversee and guide multidisciplinary research teams through mentoring.

• Offer strategic direction to both research and technical assistance teams.

• Define research agendas, methodologies, and evaluation frameworks.

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

• Convert intricate research findings into practical insights for policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders.

• Encourage innovation and excellence across multidisciplinary teams.

• Contribute to the field through thought leadership via publications, presentations, and broader engagement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possess an advanced degree in political science, public policy, sociology, economics, or a related social science discipline (PhD preferred).

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

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

• Show demonstrated expertise in collaborating with federal, state, or local human services programs.

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

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

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

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

• Capacity to drive business growth, establish partnerships, and navigate federal and state procurement processes.

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality work on schedule.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Part-time, on-call work structure with flexible hours determined by project requirements (0–20 hours/week).

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.

• Confidential support for accommodations during the application and employment processes.