Public Comment Data Processing Analyst

Are you looking to support innovative web-based applications and other solutions that improve the way in which Federal agencies analyze public feedback on current and emerging policy and regulatory issues?  ICF is seeking a detail-oriented data processing analyst to fill a full-time position to contribute to our area of business that focuses on the review, processing, and analysis of public comments on highly scrutinized and often controversial public policy topics. This 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:

This position will join our multidisciplinary team of regulatory specialists, policy analysts, and attorneys who support a wide variety of major federal rulemaking efforts by processing and analyzing comment submissions and preparing written technical support documentation. You will assist on engagements for federal government clients who develop and implement regulatory programs affecting energy, the environment, homeland security, public health, nutrition and food/drug safety, employment and training, trade, transportation, and other national priorities.

What you will do…

• Using ICF’s web-based public comment management application and associated utilities to process public comment documents and their associated metadata
• Performing imports/exports from a comment processing system and generating reports
• Performing bulk data management activities programmatically using APIs
• Performing comment data consistency reviews and data entry/cleanup tasks
• Reading and analyzing public comments and assigning comments to topical categories
• Identifying and processing mass mail campaigns
• Providing verbal and written progress updates to project staff
• Preparing written technical documentation
• Assisting in testing and conducting trainings/demonstrations of ICF’s web-based comment management system and associated utilities

What you will need (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree with minimum GPA of 3.0
• U.S. Citizenship is required per federal contracts
• Ability to obtain and maintain a moderate-level government security clearance

What we would like you to have (preferred qualifications):

• Thorough understanding of and significant experience using Microsoft Excel
• Experience supporting high-volume document processing tasks and/or data processing projects/applications
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• Eagerness and ability to learn new skills and technologies quickly
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, time management, and decision-making skills
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Detail-oriented and team-oriented collaborative approach
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe

Why you’ll love working here:

• Comprehensive health benefits and corporate wellness program
• Competitive vacation and retirement plans
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A diverse workforce that values equity and inclusion
• Employee community networks to support a diverse, inclusive workplace
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to meet your professional goals.

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.

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