Load Management Consultant

ICF • Reston, VA

28d • $74,090 - $125,954 • Remote

About The Position

Load Management Consultant Location: Nationwide US (Remote – Home Office) Ready to make a difference? We are currently seeking a Consultant for our Distributed Energy Resources and Load Management (DER and FLM) Line of Business to support the continued success of our Load Management Program offerings. The goal is to bring analytical insights and operational rigor to designing and implementing the next generation of flexible DSM programs as a contributing pathway to decarbonization and electrification. This includes managing and aggregating distributed resources such as Smart thermostats, solar, storage, water heaters and EV charging to extract value at the retail and wholesale level. As a Consultant, you will perform research and analysis, develop collateral, and interface with clients on key deliverables to ensure projects are implemented seamlessly for clients. You will work with the senior leadership and regional teams to help leverage our best-in-class analytics to support the continued development, sales, and delivery of innovative flexible load management pilots and program designs. Additionally, you will help direct the implementation of standardized approaches and best practices to ensure optimized, consistent, and cost-effective delivery of these offerings as we develop them to scale. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and motivated individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success. ICF is a purpose driven company with a strong culture and underlying values opportunity, equality, and respect. Why you will love working here: Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy, economics, public policy, data science, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience supporting utility, energy, or related clients, or comparable experience in a similar industry or consulting environment.
• or related work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MA/MS/MEng) in a related field
• Experience supporting utility or energy clients in one or more of the following areas: demand-side management (DSM), demand response, flexible load management, beneficial electrification, or distributed energy resources (DER) or related experience
• Strong analytical, and decision-making capabilities
• A commitment to continuous learning and staying informed about the latest industry trends and best practices to inform innovative solutions for our team and clients
• Familiarity with DER technologies (heat pumps, water heating, storage, EV/managed charging, DR enablement) and utility cost–effectiveness; experience engaging with regulators and stakeholders
• Demonstrated project and resource management
• Ability to work collaboratively and cohesively in a challenging, fast paced team environment
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects/tasks to meet goals, deliverables, and deadlines
• Ability to think critically and be proactive
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to generate compelling communications in a way that will support the development of marketing/sales/implementation collateral
• Creative problem-solving capabilities
• Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and collaborate with multi-functional project teams comprised of program operations, account management, and marketing specialists (some ICF internal staff and some subcontractors) to ensure timely and professional completion of all tasks and achieve flexible load management pilot goals.
• Contribute to the overall success of utility flexible load management projects through completion of research, analysis, and program design tasks.
• Successfully communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders through development of presentations and reports.
• Interface with clients on key issues related to deliverables and areas of expertise.
• Support business development activities through research and development of collateral related to the flexible load management offering.
• Support competitor research and how it potentially influences offering development and/or sales.
• Develop an understanding of offerings and help implement standardized approaches and best practices to ensure optimized delivery and cost effectiveness of offerings.
• Continue to enhance and expand ICF’s residential and/or commercial energy practice.

Benefits

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees