Research Assistant, Justice & Victim Services (REMOTE ROLE)

ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our core values include Embracing Difference; we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of difference. Diversity & Inclusion, is simply who we are and what we do.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, JUSTICE & VICTIM SERVICES

The Justice, Workforce, Preparedness, and Community Development (JWPCD) Research and Evaluation Team has a broad portfolio of projects focusing on victim services and criminal justice practices and policies. The team is seeking a Research Assistant to work on multiple projects with topics ranging from victim services, juvenile justice, human trafficking, diversity and inclusion, support for Indigenous communities, and law enforcement. With the supervision of more experienced researchers, you will be responsible for executing key tasks and assisting in the performance of social science research and training and technical assistance centers by collecting data, quantitatively and qualitatively analyzing data, and disseminating information through reports, briefs, and articles. You will apply your academic knowledge, gain exposure to major projects surrounding the improvement of federal, state, and local responses to crime and victimization, and interact with a variety of experts in human trafficking, victim services, child welfare, and related fields. You will contribute to the development of innovative, high-quality products and services in support of multiple projects. In addition, you may assist in contract and/or grant proposal efforts by writing key sections and assisting proposal managers as needed.

Candidates must be able to work at one of ICF’s offices nationwide in a HYBRID role with work from home schedule. Please review our US locations nearest you. https://www.icf.com/company/locations

What you will do:

• Assist with research tasks and project deliverables.  
• Perform background research on specified topics and synthesize material in the form of annotated bibliographies and literature reviews.  
• Collect primary data through conducting interviews, focus groups, or surveys. Participate in site visits.  
• Support training and technical assistance activities for federal human trafficking, victims of crime, and/or law enforcement programs and initiatives.
• Manage databases and clean and process data using statistical analysis software such as SPSS, Stata, or SAS.  
• Transcribe and code qualitative data.  
• Analyze primary and secondary data using basic and advanced statistical methods (e.g., regressions).  
• Coordinate logistics (e.g., teleconferences and virtual meetings).
• 10% nationwide travel will be expected

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in criminal justice, sociology, …