DescriptionSenior Scientist / BiometricianWe are the Environment & Planning Division. We are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow.ICF is in an exciting period of expansion and invites applications for a senior scientist/biometrician with strong statistical and modeling experience for a new position in ICF’s Fisheries & Aquatic Science team. You will design studies, analyze data, develop proposals, and collaborate on scientific manuscripts. You will assist in exploring new research opportunities focusing on applied quantitative modeling.Responsibilities
Provide guidance and oversee hypothesis testing, data collection, model development, statistical analysis, and problem-solving for various projects, studies, and other client assignments.
Complete research, technical writing, and data analysis related to project tasks, summarize and display data.
Develop scope and write proposals, objectives, tasks, and budgets for small projects.
Work closely with Senior Scientists and follow outlines provided by Project Managers to develop project reports, including graphs and data summaries.
Serve as a task lead on multiple projects and guide Biologists and Technicians successfully to help support the project work and data collection.
Maintain client relationships and distribute periodic project updates for lead projects. Attend client meetings as necessary.
Attend and present at scientific meetings; support other Biologists and Technicians in presenting at scientific or industry meetings.
Conduct literature reviews and increase familiarity with scientific literature relevant to projects.
Education/Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, biology, or equivalent science-related field plus ten years of successful and sustained performance in Biologist positions.
Demonstrated data management and entry skills, developing graphs and data analysis, and communicating project methods and findings in presentations and reports.
Additional Skills and Experience
A Ph.D. in a fisheries-related science
Demonstrated leadership skills, including training and supervising junior staff in data entry, analysis, and other aspects of scientific design and analysis.
Ability to conduct sophisticated statistical analyses of biological data.
Ability to accurately interpret and follow established guidelines and procedures and communicate accordingly to staff.
Ability to produce accurate and quality work products promptly and be accountable for meeting objectives.
Recognized as an expert in the field, with strong connections to a network of federal, tribal, and industry colleagues.
Demonstrated knowledge and aptitude for mark-recapture analysis and stock-recruitment relationships.
Applicants should have a demonstrated track record of procuring funds to support research or project activities.
Familiar with and have a demonstrated track record with machine learning, generalized linear models, and simulation models.
Well-versed in R and other computing platforms such as Python for analyzing data. Candidate must be able to manage several projects and serve as the Project/Task Lead on research studies carried out by ICF’s Fish and Aquatic Science Team.
A strong quantitative background and experience in multispecies modeling is desired.
This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and passionate individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success. ICF is a purpose driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. Our core values include Embracing Differences, and we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces and hires dimensions of differences.Working at ICFICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.Read more about workplace discrimination rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOCKnowYourRightsscreenreader1020.pdf) , the Pay Transparency Statement (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf) , or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity)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 is:$87,607.00 - $148,932.00Sacramento, CA (CA82)