Senior Natural Resources Economist- Remote

ICF International seeks a Senior Natural Resources Economist to support environmental research and policy for various clients. The remote position involves conducting economic analyses related to water quality and ecological health, programming in R, and mentoring junior staff. Responsibilities include performing benefit-cost analyses, developing innovative client solutions, and contributing to business proposals. The role requires collaboration with federal, state, and local agencies to address pressing environmental issues.
About the position

ICF seeks a Senior Level Natural Resources Economist to support environmental and natural resources research, policy, and programs for Federal, State & Local, and Non-profit clients. This position is remote anywhere in the US. As an experienced Economist, you will leverage your understanding of the regulatory process and skills in economic analysis to tackle challenging and meaningful projects involving issues such as water quality, aquatic ecosystems, resource valuations, environmental regulations, and water resource and environmental economics. Your expertise will inform policy decisions across several agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and other federal, state, and local agencies, as well as select non-governmental organizations. In this role, you will conduct research and direct analyses of the environmental effects, costs, and benefits of policies and regulations related to ecological and human health. This may include benefit-cost analyses of environmental regulations, benefit transfer, ecosystem service evaluation, aquatic resource evaluation, stated preference valuations, hedonic pricing models, econometric analysis, and meta-analyses of studies. You will also program in R and develop complex regression analyses and micro-simulation models using STATA. Additionally, you will meet with leadership within client agencies to discuss their programs' and organizations' most pressing needs, identify opportunities, and present ICF's capabilities. You will creatively bring the best of what ICF has to offer to new and existing clients, helping to develop innovative approaches that meet client needs for timely, high-quality analyses and program support. Supporting new business capture and proposal efforts will also be part of your responsibilities, contributing to content, proposal strategy, and developing compelling technical solutions for client audiences. As a mentor, you will coach and supervise junior staff, monitor workload, provide guidance, and ensure quality work products and high levels of employee engagement. Attending client meetings, conferences, and taking the opportunity to publish and/or present research or white papers will also be expected.

Responsibilities
• Conduct research and direct analyses of the environmental effects, costs, and benefits of policies and regulations related to ecological and human health.
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• Perform benefit-cost analyses of environmental regulations, benefit transfer, ecosystem service evaluation, aquatic resource evaluation, stated preference valuations, hedonic pricing models, econometric analysis, and meta-analyses of studies.
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• Program in R and develop complex regression analyses and micro-simulation models using STATA.
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• Meet with leadership within client agencies to discuss their programs' and organizations' most pressing needs, identify opportunities, and present ICF's capabilities.
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• Develop innovative approaches that meet client needs for timely, high-quality analyses and program support.
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• Support new business capture and proposal efforts by contributing to content, proposal strategy, and developing compelling technical solutions for client audiences.
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• Mentor, coach, and supervise junior staff, monitor workload, provide guidance, and ensure quality work products and high levels of employee engagement.
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• Attend client meetings, conferences, and take the opportunity to publish and/or present research/white papers.

Requirements
• Master's (MA/MS) degree in public policy, economics/resource economics, or a related discipline (PhD preferred).
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• 10+ years of relevant work experience post Master's.
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• 5+ years of experience in economic and regulatory analyses in one or more domestic US policy areas including environmental protection, pollution prevention, and natural resources management.
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• 5+ years of experience working on programs or projects related to the environment, public health, and safety.
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• 2+ years of experience conducting benefit-cost analyses, economic impact modeling, and quantifying and monetizing regulatory benefits.

Nice-to-haves
• Doctorate (PhD) degree in public policy, economics/resource economics, or a related discipline, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience after receiving a Doctorate.
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• 2+ years of experience programming in R and/or STATA for data analysis.
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• Demonstrated knowledge of the federal government rulemaking process and economic analysis requirements.
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• 10+ years of experience conducting benefit-cost analyses, economic impact modeling, and quantifying and monetizing regulatory benefits.
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• Experience in applying non-market valuation approaches.
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• Demonstrated project and people leadership experience.
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• Demonstrated success managing projects of $750,000 and upwards.
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• Strong technical project management and financial project management acumen.
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• Demonstrated success delivering policy solutions to clients in a professional services/consulting setting or within a federal agency setting.

Benefits