Senior Workforce Consultant

The Workforce Innovations, Emergency Preparedness and Poverty Solutions (WIPPS) practice works to improve the conditions of America's most at-risk populations and provide strategic consulting support to workforce development agencies throughout the United States. The team provides rigorous technical assistance, training, and research support to address a diverse set of critical social issue areas including employment and workforce programs, health care emergency preparedness and critical infrastructure protection and planning, economic mobility, food security and fatherhood and family support initiatives. Our work is done in a professional, collegial, and intellectual environment that allows individuals the latitude they need to perform work that parallels their passions.

Currently, we are seeking a candidate for an on-call consultant position to contribute to our growing portfolio of Federal, state, and local workforce development projects. The successful candidate will join our team remotely and in an on-call capacity.

THIS IS AN ON-CALL, part-time hours position based on project needs.

We are open to supporting 100% remote work anywhere within the US.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide expertise and oversight of projects across our workforce development, notably in the energy efficiency, transportation and IT fields, including training and technical assistance, work-based learning program implementation and research and evaluation. 
• Network and communicate with senior stakeholders around workforce development, economic development, work-based learning and apprenticeship, education and training, and other employment and economic strategies.
• Lead capture and develop winning proposals to continue project growth across Federal, state and commercial clients.
• Provide writing and presentation support across an array of deliverables, analyses, program trends/outcomes reports, and stakeholder publications/products.

Basic Qualifications

• Masters degree or PhD in public policy, political science, educational psychology, economics, or related social services field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience working with Federal and/or state workforce agencies, regional and local workforce entities, employers, community colleges, and/or nonprofits with a strong workforce development, economic transformation, and sector-based focus.

Additional Skills We Expect You To Have

• Expertise in leading and supporting systematic evidence reviews for the U.S. Department of Labor across a range of employment topics, including apprenticeship and work-based learning.
• Expertise in designing and implementing work-based learning programs for the U.S. Department of Labor and state workforce agencies.
• Demonstrated success in employer-driven workforce innovations, such as on-the-job training, registered apprenticeships, paid work experience, paid internships, dislocated worker and incumbent worker training.

 Professional Skills You Will Use

• Ability to work both independently and on a core team of staff members
• Demonstrated ability to present complex information in an understandable and compelling manner
• Demonstrated experience showing strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills paired with a desire to take initiative
• Strong presentation and communication skills

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 a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 

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