ICF Claimed Company

ICF is a global consulting services company with over 7,000 full- and part-time employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 218

TOTAL RATINGS: 2102

CEO: John Wasson

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Joining ICF - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining ICF is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. ICF employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	33%
Somewhat Prepared	67%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at ICF are rated a B. At ICF most employees said they received feedback once a month or once a quarter. 56% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at ICF.

Answer	Percent
Every week	8%
Once a month	39%
Once a quarter	23%
Once a year	15%
Never	15%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	56%
No	44%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 100% of employees at ICF said they negotiated their salaries. On average, ICF employees earn $126,899. ICF ranks in the Bottom 25% for compensation in Washington, DC. Learn More about Salaries at ICF.

Average Salaries at ICF by Department

$133k*

Engineering

$166k*

Product

$103k*

Design

$119k*

Marketing

$152k*

Operations

$69k*

Admin

$108k*

Business Dev

$82k*

Finance

$151k*

Communications

$61k*

Customer Support

$133k*

$99k*

$186k*

Legal

$169k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined ICF, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At ICF the most common answer selected by employees is a 1 hour break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at ICF, many employees say it’s because of the comfort & familiarity.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	25%
Comp & Benefits	0%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	50%
Career Advancement Opportunities	25%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	0%
1 hour	50%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	50%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	29%
Once a month	13%
Once a quarter	29%
Never	29%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

ICF ranks in the Top 35% of companies for professional development in Washington, DC. 75% of employees feel as though ICF is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 50% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at ICF.

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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