not ideal but passable for first job - Research Assistant ICF Employee Review

2.0
Sep 2, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

smart young colleagues decent benefits and o.k. pay

Cons

horrible work life balance. absolutely nightmarish. horribly incompetent middle management. entrenched older managers who are inefficient and value "face time" pay is below industry average unless you very firmly negotiate and know what your floor is I implore you to leave after 1 year (I quit after 7 months) at the first opportunity you get a better job, unless ICF addresses all the above and other cons for you.

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5.0
Mar 20, 2026
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Pros

People, Mission, Culture, Technology, Remote. You work on projects and technologies that actually impact and improves the day to day lives of people around you, the community and the Country

Cons

Pay, No much room for upward mobility. If you are a high performer, you'll struggle as the structure rewards years spent in the company vs level of expertise or experience.

4.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great work culture. You can improve your skills

Cons

Salaries are very low and no Bonus

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