Energy & Sustainability Researcher for Energy Efficiency Programs - Arlington, VA (2026 Grad)

ICF•Arlington, VA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

ICF is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated candidate to help clients implement their energy-efficiency decarbonization, and sustainability programs. This entry-level position will support important program administration and assurance initiatives to facilitate stakeholder engagement, build brand integrity, and assure efficient implementation of an important federal public private partnership to help drive energy efficiency, decarbonization, and building electrification policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of study such as Environmental Policy, Public Policy, Politics, Marketing, Communications or Business Administration
Internship(s) in energy efficiency, environmental programs, sustainability, communications, or marketing is strong preferred
Methodical/logical thinker with a good ability on grasping bigger picture
Experience with stakeholder outreach and management
Experience working with internal or external clients
Verbal and written communication skills that will enable effective interactions with clients, market actors, and program stakeholders
Demonstrated track record of successful task management
Demonstrated experience analyzing data
High level of proficiency in MS Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Openness to learning new systems, including but not limited to database systems and mass mailing distribution systems
Extreme attention to detail and superior quality control
Demonstrated customer service orientation and outstanding level of professionalism
Excellent problem solving-skills and decision-making capabilities; adept at analyzing situations, identifying existing or potential problems, anticipating potential outcomes, and recommending solutions
Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills
Exceptional research and writing skills, including editing and proofreading
Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors
Ability to apply detailed knowledge of organizational procedures to make independent decisions and serve as a credible resource for a senior management team
Permanent work authorization in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Respond to client and industry stakeholder questions and requests and manage designated program email accounts
Manage, analyze, and report on high volumes of program data contained in databases, websites, and other lists and contribute suggestions for data gathering mechanisms
Develop and review high-quality written products, such as reports that analyze industry trends, summarize stakeholder compliance with program requirements, and identify opportunities for energy savings
Communicate with internal and external subject matter experts and stakeholders via written materials and meetings to promote knowledge sharing, consistency of approach, and cross-collaboration
Develop and implement compliance and brand integrity strategies, initiatives, and tools in a rapidly changing environment
Create and edit partner outreach materials such as reporting forms, applications, and targeted stakeholder correspondence
Facilitate the dissemination of clear, compelling messaging to communicate with a wide variety of audiences about program initiatives, data trends, or implementations progress
Identify and implement creative opportunities to streamline administrative processes
Establish and contribute to task schedules to ensure contract deliverable requirements are met on time and within budget
Organize and host meetings with targeted stakeholders to facilitate program engagement
Collaborate with government clients to facilitate successful and efficient program implementation