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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

ICF Company Culture

ICF Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
4.1/5
ICF's Overall Culture is rated B

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

ICF CEO

Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
John Wasson ICF's CEO
John Wasson
75 /100

Diversity at ICF

Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+

Diverse employees at ICF have rated Professional Development, Office Culture, and Team as the highest categories they have scored

Women at ICF

Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+

Women at ICF have rated Executive Team, Professional Development, and Team as the highest categories they have scored

ICF eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

7

ICF employees are 7% more likely to recommend ICF as a great place to work

39%Promoters
29%Passives
32%Detractors

Working at ICF

Working at ICF is rated highly by 218 employees, across various culture dimensions. ICF employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Meetings, and Office Culture categories, putting ICF’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at ICF was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at ICF

B

Overall Company Culture at ICF is rated B

Last updated a month ago

Top
25%

ICF ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 218 Employees

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Marketing
77
Marketing77
Operations
66
Operations66
Customer Support
60
Customer Support60
Engineering
58
Engineering58

ICF Employee Reviews

Out of 161 ICF employee reviews, 73% were positive. The remaining 27% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping ICF improve their work culture.

73%
27%
Positive Reviews73%
Constructive Feedback27%

Positive Reviews From ICF Employees

  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Base salary is competitive, but bonus and equity is below market.
  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    HR are very good, explaining each and every thing, managed process of interview, showing each steps of interview being transparent.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Work Life balance, Career growth, Great leadership, Healthy Environments

Constructive Feedback From ICF Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    This company is yet to address the increase in cost of living and use benefits and remote work 0emplacement of competitive pay.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    I feel like I am currently paid below my going market rate, particularly as I am not eligible for an annual bonus. A path towards rapid advancement and promotion based on my skill set and experience would go a long way towards addressing this.
  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    It's hard connecting over remote work

ICF Company Information

ICF Company Overview

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.

ICF was founded in 1969 and its current CEO is John Wasson. Since its inception 57 years ago, ICF has grown to 7000 employees.

ICF Mission, Vision & Values

ICF Mission Statement

To use our ingenuity, creativity, and diverse perspectives to solve our clients' toughest challenges.

ICF Vision Statement

We will expand our reach, offerings and influence. This will provide meaningful opportunities for our people. We will remain a vibrant and growing enterprise.

ICF Values

  • Interact with integrity
  • Challenge assumptions
  • Bring your passion
  • Work together
  • Embrace differences
  • Be greater than
Headquarter9300 Lee Hwy
Fairfax, VA 22031
United States of America
Websitewww.icf.com/
Founding Date1969
Tel(703) 934-3000
Company StatusPublic
StockICFI
Jobswww.icf.com/careers
Social Sites

ICF Competitors

ICF competitors include Bain & Company, Oliver Wyman, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Leidos. ICF ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how ICF compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Bain & Company's Logo
    Bain & Company
    4.7/5
  2. #2
    Oliver Wyman's Logo
    Oliver Wyman
    4.6/5
  3. #3
    Booz Allen Hamilton's Logo
    Booz Allen Hamilton
    4.2/5
  4. #4
    Leidos' Logo
    Leidos
    4.1/5
  5. #5
    ICF's Logo
    ICF
    4.1/5
  • Culture Video
  • Hallowing Party in the Office - Old ICF logo meets new logo
  • Run For Clean Energy
  • Recycling party in London
  • Celebrating No Shave November
  • Our team in Minneapolis (ICF Olson)
  • Celebrating Bike to Work Day in San Francisco
  • ICF in Mexico
  • Our Education team preparing for a TweetChat
  • Some of our Climate Team Members

ICF Employees

ICF has 7000 employees. 218 employees at ICF have reviewed ICF across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.

Overall, the 218 ICF employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at ICF are not very pleased with their total compensation at ICF, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at ICF are pleased with their team. 218 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at ICF are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at ICF believe the environment at ICF is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at ICF is comfortably fast. About 63% of the employees at ICF work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at ICF are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
ICF employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at ICF report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
81% of ICF employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
ICF employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
100% of ICF employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
ICF employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
79% of ICF employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining ICF - Employee Onboarding

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.

ICF KPIs and OKRs

At ICF 67% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of ICF's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 10 ICF employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes60%
No40%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

ICF CEO & Leadership

ICF CEO - John Wasson

John Wasson ICF's CEO
75 /100

ICF’s CEO John Wasson started in this role in 2019. John’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 20% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. ICF’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, Hispanic or Latino employees, and employees with Entry Level experience. However, employees in the Engineering department, employees in the Operations department, and employees in the Customer Support department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to ICF’s competitors, John Wasson ranks right above Leidos CEO Roger Krone. Under Wasson’s leadership, ICF employee respondents are most happy about their Meetings and the company’s Office Culture. Compensation and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where ICF could stand to see real improvement.

ICF Leadership

The ICF Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO John Wasson, President and Chief Operating Officer John Wasson, and Executive Vice President of Business & Infrastructure Solutions Sergio Ostria

  • John Wasson  CEO / President

    John Wasson CEO / President

    John Wasson serves as president and chief executive officer of ICF. During his twenty plus years as a senior leader... read more

  • John Wasson President and Chief Operating Officer

    Mr. John Wasson has been the President of ICF International Inc. since June 2010 and its Chief Operating Officer since... read more

  • Sergio Ostria Executive Vice President of Business & Infrastructure Solutions

    Mr. Sergio Ostria serves as Executive Vice President of Business & Infrastructure Solutions of ICF International Inc.... read more

  • Ellen Glover Executive Vice President of Transformation & Resiliency Solutions

    Ms. Ellen D. Glover has been Executive Vice President of Management Solutions & Technology at ICF International Inc.... read more

  • James Morgan Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President

    Mr. James C. Morgan has been the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President at ICF International Inc. since... read more

  • Anne Choate Senior Vice President of Climate Change & Sustainability

    Anne Choate has been Senior Vice President of Climate Change & Sustainability of ICF International Inc. since September... read more

  • Robert F. Toth Senior Vice President

    Mr. Robert F. Toth, serves as Senior Vice President at ICF International Inc. Mr. Toth joined ICF in 2012 as Head of... read more

  • John P. Paczkowski Senior Vice President of Homeland Security and National Resilience

    Mr. John P. Paczkowski has been Senior Vice President of Homeland Security and National Resilience at ICF International... read more

  • Carol Babb Vice President and Managing Director of Independent Engineering & Owners Engineering Services Team

    Ms. Carol Babb has been Vice President and Managing Director of Independent Engineering & Owners Engineering Services... read more

ICF Salaries

How much does ICF pay?

How much do people at ICF get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at ICF is $126,899, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $134,143, or $64 per hour.

At ICF, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $299,915 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,119 annually. Average ICF salaries by department include: Engineering at $132,727, Design at $103,218, Marketing at $119,156, and Legal at $185,619. Half of ICF salaries are above $134,143.

105 employees at ICF rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 327 ratings) while 101 employees at ICF rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 107 ratings).

Salaries contributed from ICF employees include job titles like Engineering Manager, Senior Developer, Developer, and Jr Developer. Comparably data has a total of 21 salary records from ICF employees.

Last updated 2 months ago.

1st Percentile
$72k
$72k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$103k
$103k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$133k
$133k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$182k
$182k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$244k
$244k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$275k
$275k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$300k
$300k100th Percentile
$126,899*
Average Compensation
$134,143*
Median Compensation

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

ICF Salaries by City

ICF Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at ICF

Diverse employees at ICF score the company 67/100 across various culture categories, placing ICF in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at ICF across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 73/100
Department - Marketing
Men 85/100
Department - Marketing
Diverse Employees 82/100
Tenure - Less Than 1 Year

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 48/100
Tenure - 1 to 2 Years
Men 58/100
Department - Engineering
Diverse Employees 48/100
Department - Engineering

ICF Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

ICF PTO

ICF's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 33% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is ICF's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. ICF's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy50%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution50%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo40%
$500 -$1000/mo40%
Less than $500/mo20%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

ICF Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, ICF applied for 41 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 83% were approved, 10% certified-withdrawn, 5% withdrawn, and 2% denied.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at ICF unveil that 2 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 4 were withdrawn by ICF after the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

ICF has a total of 7000 employees

41
Total Applied
  • 83% Granted (34 out of 41)
  • 2% Denied (1 out of 41)
  • 5% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (2 out of 41)
  • 10% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (4 out of 41)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let ICF Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in ICF on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
55%
Design
18%
Product
9%
Finance
9%
IT
9%

Candidates By Location

Washington
36%
Minneapolis
18%
New York City
18%
Los Angeles
9%
Pomona
9%
Other
9%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding ICF

What is ICF address?

ICF location is at 9300 Lee Hwy

Who is the CEO of ICF?

ICF CEO is John Wasson, their score by employees is 75

What is ICF eNPS?

The eNPS for ICF is 7

What is ICF revenue?

ICF revenue is $1B

What is the salary for Admin Assistant in ICF?

Admin Assistant average salary in the US is 58k

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