Research Analyst

Research Analyst, Agriculture/CEA

Location: Arkansas- Remote

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The Research Analyst position will provide support for existing Agriculture and Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) programs as well as assist with research related to business development for new Agriculture/CEA programs. The position will require extensive interaction with existing program implementation teams as well as utility clients and other project partners. The position will be responsible for a range of research tasks associated with energy efficiency and decarbonization opportunities in the Agriculture/CEA markets. 

Why you will love working here:

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

What you will be doing:

• Perform literature review on Agriculture/CEA facilities and measures – particularly as it relates to energy and water use 
• Summarizes research findings and identify key information of interest 
• Provide support on study design, data collection, and statistical methodologies for calculating energy use and savings potential 
• Assist with the preparation of research findings, contributing to presentations, drafting reports and making revisions for research/study deliverables 

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications): 

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business or Engineering 
• 1+ years of agriculture experience  
• 1+ year of demonstrated experience understanding of Agriculture/CEA as it relates to energy and water usage 

What we would like you to have:

• Experience working on a farm or in an Agriculture/CEA related field 
• Knowledge of agri-business market actors; growers, consultants, suppliers, manufacturers 
• Knowledge of agricultural equipment and energy efficient equipment such as VFDs

Professional Skills: 

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills 
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information 
• Ability to work independently 
• Ability to work with all levels of staff, as well as outside clients and vendors 
• Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude 
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) 

Working at ICF

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$58,430.00 - $99,331.00

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