Behavioral Scientist

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. 

The Work  

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.  

We’re looking for a 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 does monitor employee work locations blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and prohibits personal VPN connections.  

What You Will Do:  

• 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. 

What You Will Bring With You:  

• 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. 

What We Would Like You To Bring With You:  

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

Professional Skills: 

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills; competency in presenting data in accessible formats. 

• Demonstrated experience in 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, as well as attention to detail.  

• Ability to think creatively and provide unique solutions and rationale for solutions to clients’ communications challenges/problems.  

• Ability to quickly understand problems, synthesize large amounts of information, and provide succinct recommendations that tie back to overall account communication strategies and tactics.  

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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.