Energy and Climate Researcher (Entry Level, Hybrid)
ICF is at the forefront of preparing leading-edge analyses and plans that advance reliable, resilient, clean and affordable energy and economy-wide solutions to critical climate and energy challenges. The Energy and Climate Researcher will assist with research, data analysis, technical reviews, and report writing to support energy and climate planning consulting practice. Responsibilities Assist with research, data analysis, technical reviews, report writing, and engagement-related activities to support energy and climate planning consulting practice Focus on energy and economic analyses, procurement and planning; regulatory and policy support; greenhouse gas accounting and management; infrastructure climate risk and resilience; and supporting various clients with sustainability goal setting and performance management Perform quantitative analyses and synthesize research and data through statistical analyses, data visualization, and modeling Communicate and translate quantitative results into report or presentation narrative Skills By start date, a completed Bachelor's degree in Environmental Data Science, Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental or Energy Engineering, Economics, Chemistry, Math, Statistics, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Policy, Operations Research, or similarly related field Demonstrated interest in energy, economic, clean energy, climate or sustainability topics Comfort performing quantitative analyses as well as with managing and analyzing large datasets Comfort working with quantitative data analysis tools, particularly Microsoft Excel, R, and/or Python for advanced statistical analysis, data visualization, and modeling; experience with GIS Comfort working in Word, PowerPoint, Canva and other tools to communicate and present information The ability to use research and data to help 'tell a story' and provide salient information with which our clients can make decisions Comfort reading and interpreting technical and analytical information Familiarity with energy markets and economics, modeling, greenhouse gas accounting, climate adaptation and resilience, and/or sustainability practices related domestic policies and regulations Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, including excellent writing and oral communication skills Ability to use AI tools (e.g., CoPilot, ChatGPT) for research and task efficiencies Energy markets, economics, and modeling Energy and environmental policies and regulations Clean energy options Climate resilience and sustainability planning Programming experience Developing greenhouse gas inventories and estimating greenhouse gas reductions Familiarity with relevant industry standard protocols and methods and tools Decarbonization topics Life-Cycle analysis Client engagement Experience communicating complex topics to general audiences Collaborating with cross-functional teams with diverse expertise Ability to manage multiple priorities and proactively manage time Company Overview ICF is a global consulting and technology services provider focused on making big things possible for our clients. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship ICF has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 29 in 2025, 31 in 2024, 35 in 2023, 29 in 2022, 31 in 2021, 38 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.