Manager, Energy Analytics and Consulting

ICF•Reston, VA

8d•Remote

About The Position

Ready to make a difference? We are seeking a highly skilled Manager to join our Energy Analytics and Consulting team and help shape the future of the power system at a moment of rapid transformation. With a focus on grid‑interactive efficient buildings, distributed energy resources (DERs), district‑scale energy systems, and utility‑facing analytics, this role sits at the center of some of the most important challenges in clean energy today. You will lead technically complex, high‑impact projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, and work directly with utilities, public sector agencies, and research partners to turn advanced analytics into real‑world solutions. This is an opportunity for a technically deep, impact‑driven energy professional who thrives at the intersection of software development, energy modeling, and data analytics, and who is motivated by seeing rigorous technical work inform real decisions. In this role, you’ll combine hands‑on technical leadership with project and client engagement to deliver outcomes that advance decarbonization, grid resilience, and affordability—moving ideas from analysis to action. Reasons why you will love working here: Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance Investment in the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan And many more (ask your recruiter for details)

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as engineering, architecture, energy systems, or data science or related field
5+ years of experience leading or supporting energy analytics, modeling, or consulting projects focused on buildings, distributed energy resources, and/or grid planning, including work for utilities, public-sector agencies, or related work experience

Nice To Haves

Mater's degree in a relevant field such as engineering, architecture, energy systems, or data science.
Experience working with or advising electric and/or gas utilities.
Expertise in high‑performance buildings, district energy systems, electrification, and grid‑interactive efficient buildings (GEBs).
Hands‑on experience with energy modeling platforms, open‑source tools, and data‑driven analysis frameworks.
Experience leading interdisciplinary teams and mentoring technical staff.
Background in equitable energy program design, policy support, or community‑focused energy analysis.
Strong meeting facilitation and consultative engagement skills.
Proven ability to define, document, and manage complex technical workstreams.
Strong communication skills and experience engaging with external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects in a multi project, fast paced consulting or research environment.

Responsibilities

Project & Client Leadership Lead end to end delivery of energy analytics and consulting projects for utilities, government agencies, and research sponsors.
Translate client objectives in grid modernization, electrification, DER integration, and energy equity into actionable technical workstreams.
Ensure high quality deliverables that connect technical results to regulatory, programmatic, and business decision making.
Support proposal development and follow on business opportunities by shaping scopes, technical approaches, and value propositions.
Technical & Analytical Leadership Oversee advanced building energy modeling, district scale simulations, and grid impact analyses, including electrification and load flexibility scenarios.
Guide development of data pipelines, modeling frameworks, and interoperable software tools for energy and DER analysis.
Provide technical oversight for analyses involving thermal systems, geothermal heat pumps, photovoltaics, storage, and demand flexibility.
Review and synthesize complex datasets and modeling outputs into clear insights for clients and stakeholders.
People & Team Management Manage, mentor, and technically guide a growing team of energy analysts, modelers, and software developers.
Support staff development through coaching, technical review, and workload prioritization.
Foster a collaborative, high performing team environment across disciplines (engineering, data science, policy).
Stakeholder & Utility Engagement Lead and participate in client meetings, technical workshops, and stakeholder discussions with electric and gas utilities.
Facilitate cross functional conversations across utility planning, program design, and research teams.
Communicate complex technical findings clearly to both technical and non technical audiences.