Junior Human Resources Consultant

About this role

ICF's People, Process, and Program Performance (P4)  team helps organizations improve how they attract, develop, engage, and retain talent. This includes helping organizations figure out where they want to go (i.e., their strategy) and how to align their people, processes, and technologies to help them get there. We partner with Federal, State, and local government clients, as well as those in the commercial and private sector.

This role is able to be based fully remote but proximity to the DC/MD/VA area or willingness to relocate to the area is highly preferred.

Human Capital Areas You May Support • Workforce planning

• Talent acquisition and staffing

• Employee engagement

• Performance management

• Leadership development

• Learning and training

• Organizational effectiveness

• Change management

• Workforce analytics

The Opportunity We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Human Resources Consultant to join our growing Human Capital team. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates and early-career professionals who are interested in applying HR knowledge in a consulting environment while supporting meaningful projects that impact public-sector organizations across the country.

What You'll Work On • Supporting human capital initiatives within organizations across the Federal government.

• Identifying best practices that improve organizational performance and employee experience.

• Supporting workforce planning initiatives for federal agencies.

• Assessing talent management and leadership development programs.

• Evaluating employee engagement and workplace culture strategies.

• Developing training and learning programs for leaders and employees.

• Conducting job analyses and competency studies to support recruitment and career development.

• Analyzing workforce trends and labor market data to inform strategic workforce decisions.

What You'll Gain • Learn directly from experienced Human Capital and HR professionals.

• Build consulting, analytical, and project management skills.

• Gain exposure to a variety of HR disciplines and organizational challenges.

• Contribute to projects supporting Federal agencies and legislative branch organizations.

• Develop expertise in workforce management, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development.

• Receive coaching and mentoring to support your professional growth.

• Build a strong foundation for future HR certifications such as the PHR or SHRM-CP.

Key Responsibilities • Support client projects focused on human capital, workforce, and organizational effectiveness.

• Assist with workforce planning, job analysis, competency modeling, and talent management initiatives.

• Collect, organize, and analyze qualitative and quantitative workforce data.

• Conduct interviews, focus groups, surveys, and other information-gathering activities.

• Research HR trends, best practices, policies, and workforce management approaches.

• Develop reports, presentations, guides, training materials, and client deliverables.

• Summarize findings and communicate recommendations clearly to project teams and clients.

• Perform quality reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and professionalism of deliverables.

• Collaborate with project managers and subject matter experts across multiple projects.

Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Policy, Communications, Political Science, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications • Professional experience related to Human Resources, recruiting, talent management, training, organizational development, or workforce planning. 

• Familiarity with the U.S. Congress/legislative branch organizations is a plus.

• Familiarity with Federal government or public-sector organizations.

• Knowledge of HR principles, employment lifecycle practices, or workforce management concepts.

• Interest in obtaining professional certifications such as the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP).

• Experience supporting research, data analysis, employee engagement initiatives, training programs, or organizational projects.

Professional Skills • Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Curiosity and a passion for helping organizations and employees succeed.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.

• Professional writing and presentation capabilities.

Why This Role Is Different This role offers a unique opportunity to launch a career in Human Resources Consulting while working on projects that influence how public-sector organizations attract, develop, and support their workforces. You will gain exposure to a wide variety of HR disciplines, collaborate with experienced consultants, and contribute to projects that make a meaningful impact on employees and organizations nationwide.

Working at ICF ICF 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 a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer .   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   policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.   Reasonable Accommodations are available, incl

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