Analyst (Economist)

Who we're looking for

We are looking for an Analyst (Economist) to join ICF's growing economics function within our UK Policy Research, Evaluation and Strategy (PRES) team.
ICF is one of the UK's leading public policy consultancies, supporting government departments, regulators and public bodies to develop evidence-based policy and make better decisions. Our economists work alongside policy researchers, evaluators and subject matter experts to provide robust economic analysis that informs policy development, appraisal, evaluation and investment decisions.
Our economics team delivers economic evaluation, value for money (VfM) analysis, cost-benefit analysis, impact assessment, economic appraisal, business case development and bespoke economic analysis. We work on issues at the top of today’s policy agenda, including economic growth, energy, telecoms, security, the impact of new technologies, and better regulation.

Economic analysis in support of assignments for one or more of DESNZ, BIST (DBT), DCMS and Defra will be a particular focus of your work, alongside ICF's wider public sector portfolio.

About the role

The Analyst (Economist) role will focus on providing high-quality economic analysis across policy research and evaluation projects. The role will contribute to growing our portfolio of economic and value for money evaluations and other bespoke economic analysis.

What you'll do

From day one, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of economic analyses for UK public sector clients. You will be a core member of our growing and collegiate team and work in an international environment in which more than 30 nationalities are represented. You will contribute to high-quality, cutting-edge economic analysis and help us to expand our work into new areas. You will have the chance to develop your knowledge and skills through excellent training and development opportunities, including via ICF’s peer-to-peer communities of practice.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

·       Undertake economic analysis supporting policy research and evaluation.

·       Support delivery of economic evaluation, VfM / 5Es analysis, cost-benefit analysis and bespoke economic studies.

·       Analyse quantitative datasets and evidence.

·       Communicate findings clearly.

·       Work within multidisciplinary teams.

·       Support development of ICF's economics capability.

What you'll need to succeed

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will have a wide range of interests and be able to develop a nuanced understanding of complex economic issues. You will have a proven track record in contributing to consulting assignments, economic/VfM evaluations, and/or other economic analysis projects. You will be self-motivated and able to manage a varied workload to deadlines without compromising quality.

Your experience could have been gained in consulting, government, a regulatory agency, academia, or the private sector.

You will have:

·       Degree in economics or quantitative discipline.

·       Minimum 2 years' relevant experience.

·       Strong analytical skills.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication.

Desirable experience

·       Economic evaluation, value for money analysis, appraisal or cost-benefit analysis.

·       HM Treasury Green Book, Magenta Book and Aqua Book.

·       Economic modelling and quantitative analysis.

·       Experience in one or more of DESNZ, BIST (DBT), DCMS and Defra policy areas.

Bot and Third-Party Applications

Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration.  Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact [email protected] for assistance.

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