Senior Archaeologist
Location: Remote – Eastern US preferred 

Ready to make a difference? 

ICF is currently seeking a Senior Archaeologist to provide cultural resource management expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced environment on some of the region’s most influential and complex environmental compliance projects. Our nationwide cultural resources practice includes experts in architectural history, history, archaeology, GIS, data management, environmental regulations, and planning.   

The Senior Archaeologist will provide cultural resource management services as a client-facing technical lead, with capabilities that include project management and senior-level technical expertise. The Senior Archaeologist will also assist on or lead the preparation of proposals, communication with clients, and tracking project budgets and schedules. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in regulatory compliance for renewable energy projects and archaeology of the Mid-Atlantic Region, and a capacity for managing projects and cultivating client relationships.

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:

Provide senior-level technical leadership in archaeology and regulatory compliance

Manage projects related to environmental compliance and cultural resource management, including client contact, task order management, budget control, invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, and subcontractor involvement

Evaluate resources for National Register of Historic Places, develop resource management recommendations, assess project effects on resources, and provide high level support to clients to address complex management challenges that require advanced technical or regulatory knowledge

Collaborate in integrated teams of cultural resources specialists to solve problems alongside natural resources scientists, planners, regulators, engineers, and other stakeholders

Integrate with clients to achieve long-term objectives and efficiencies, from programmatic strategies and feasibility studies through implementation, operations, and maintenance

What You Will Need to Have (Minimum Qualifications):

Master’s degree in Anthropology or related field.

8+ years of professional experience in cultural resources management

Meets Secretary of the Interior’s Qualification Standards for Archaeology

What We’d Like You to Have (Preferred Qualifications):  

Advanced knowledge of NEPA and Section 106 regulatory requirements

A background working with private and public sector clients and regulatory agencies; experience supporting clients’ Section 106 compliance for renewable energy projects a plus

Knowledgeable in the archaeology of the Mid-Atlantic region; knowledge of other regions of the United States is a plus

Demonstrated ability to serve as cultural resource lead on complex environmental compliance projects

Experience consulting with Tribal Nations on environmental compliance projects

Registered Professional Archaeologist certification

Specializations such as history, GIS, geoarchaeology, ethnography, or maritime archaeology a plus

Professional skills you will use:

Leadership and mentoring skills to contribute to a progressive work environment for employee development and career fulfillment

A desire to excel and passion for rewarding work on complex environmental challenges in a team environment

Demonstrated ability to think strategically and communicate clearly to clients, applicants, stakeholders, and agency staff

Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment

Orientation toward fulfilling client objectives

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. 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 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. If you perform well in a fast-paced, engaging, and collaborative environment, and would like to work with a diverse team of industry professionals, we encourage you to learn more about ICF (www.icf.com) and consider applying to join our team. 

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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:

$79,154.00 - $134,561.00

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