Job Abstract

Energy and Industry Program Consultant

Want to apply your suite of analytical, quantitative, and communications skills to support the development and execution of clean energy and sustainability programs? You can at ICF. We solve the most challenging issues facing the energy industry today while informing the future of global energy use.  

ICF is seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated, well-rounded candidate to help government clients implement and evolve their energy efficiency, decarbonization, and sustainability programs. This position preferably will be based in our Reston, VA headquarters office in a hybrid work environment, or may be remotely based at the discretion of the hiring manager. The successful candidate will support the implementation of high-profile public-private partnership programs to drive energy efficiency and emissions reductions across industrial and commercial markets. They will be part of a team that builds and maintains relationships with key market actors, compiles and analyzes energy consumption data, develops outreach opportunities and materials, supports development of tools and case studies, and collaborates with other team members and clients to develop national and regional strategies to increase participation in energy and decarbonization programs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the execution of government clean energy partnership programs, especially for the manufacturing sector

• Supporting all phases of government program or project management, from project inception to closeout

• Synthesizing and analyzing data and models related to energy technologies and trends

• Developing technical communications (reports, white papers, fact sheets, research summaries, briefings, meeting notes)

• Developing mass-market communications (broadcast emails, marketing content)

• Performing market potential assessments

• Engaging and communicating with internal and external program stakeholder groups, including understanding stakeholder group needs, priorities, and issues

• Engaging and communicating with clients on program management, strategic planning, online and in-person event planning

• Supporting the tracking, review and analysis of program data and team progress with individual partner organizations

• Maintaining detailed records in a customer management system

• Reviewing energy consumption and greenhouse emissions data for individual sites and organization portfolios of facilities to assist in benchmarking performance against peers, improving performance, and achieving recognition for decarbonization achievements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in energy, resource management, economics, policy analysis, integrated science and technology, or a related field with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience; OR a Master’s degree in these same or related fields with a minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience.

• 2+ of demonstrated experience in energy analysis, including use of large data sets

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience working with spreadsheets or databases

Professional Skills

• Experience with greenhouse gas inventory calculations

• Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing for technical and non-technical audiences

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Highly developed attention to detail appropriate for quality-control responsibilities

• Effective prioritization and organization of tasks

• Professional demeanor and ability to balance respect, decisiveness, and tenacity

• Ability and interest to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with U.S. federal government agencies

• Experience working with the industrial sector in an energy efficiency/sustainability/management capacity

• Understanding of industrial supply chains, and embedded carbon in materials and products

• Basic programming skills, including Excel macros

• Experience with Salesforce

• Experiencing mentoring/managing junior staff

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Working at ICF

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Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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