Behavioral Scientist

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Description

Please note:

This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.

At ICF Next, we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems, relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients and committed to making a positive change in the world. Join our community of mission-driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists to challenge the status quo.

Behavioral Scientist to help shape the future of tobacco regulation. In this role, you’ll leverage behavioral and social science expertise to understand how people think, feel, and act when it comes to tobacco products. Your work will include designing and conducting research, analyzing consumer perceptions, interpreting public health data, and turning insights into impactful regulatory strategies that make a real difference.

Job Location: Fully remote with periodic on-site presence at clinical locations and events.

• If you accept this position, you should note that ICF monitors employee work locations and may block access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and prohibits personal VPN connections.

• Design and conduct studies that explore consumer perceptions, decision-making, and responses to tobacco products and health messaging.
• Interpret behavioral data and public health trends to uncover actionable patterns and inform communications and engagement efforts.
• Translate research findings into strategies and recommendations that shape regulatory decisions and related communications and storytelling.
• Work with scientists, policy experts, and communicators to integrate behavioral science into impactful communications and outreach efforts.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefs that make complex data clear and compelling, using behavioral best practices related to storytelling.

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, anthropology) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience contributing to or developing communications strategies and plans using behavioral science principles.
• At least 7 years of hands-on experience with research design, data analysis, and applying behavioral science to real-world challenges.

• Demonstrated experience designing and reviewing studies, including consumer perception research, for regulatory or public health applications.

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills; competency in presenting data in accessible formats.
• Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to be a hands-on, trusted problem solver and leader.
• Demonstrated experience providing senior-level counsel to government officials and executives.
• Superior verbal, written, organizational, and time management skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to think creatively and provide unique solutions and rationale for solutions to clients’ communications challenges.
• Ability to quickly understand problems, synthesize large amounts of information, and provide succinct recommendations that tie back to overall account communication strategies and tactics.

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider. We combine expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to a workplace where everyone can thrive. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable accommodations are available in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email c

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ICF is committed to a fair interview process based on skills and knowledge. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews is not permitted unless an accommodation involving AI is requested in advance by contacting c

Pay Range - The final pay is determined by factors including experience, skills, location, and contract provisions. The pay range for this position (full-time) is:

$67,063.00 - $

DC Remote Office (DC99)