Manager, Energy Markets Consulting
About The Position
ICF is seeking a Manager, Energy Markets Consulting to support its Energy, Development & Infrastructure business. The Manager leads consulting teams delivering power market analysis, price forecasts, asset valuations, transaction support, and strategic advisory services for clients including independent power producers, developers, utilities, infrastructure investors, private equity firms, lenders, data center developers, and government agencies. The role manages client relationships and complex analytical engagements, mentors junior staff, and contributes to business growth through business development, thought leadership, and innovation. The Manager works with senior industry leaders to inform investment and strategic decisions across renewable energy, battery storage, conventional generation, transmission, electrification, and large-load growth, including data centers and other emerging sectors.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Operations Research, Mathematics, Energy Systems, or a related quantitative field.
- At least 4 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.
- Strong project management and organizational abilities.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts to executive and non-technical audiences.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on client service and business growth.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Energy Systems, Operations Research, MBA, or a related field.
- Experience with PROMOD, PSLF, PLEXOS, Aurora, or similar market simulation tools.
- Understanding of project finance, M&A transactions, asset valuation, or investment decision support in the energy sector.
- Experience leading consulting engagements, analytical studies, or commercial evaluations related to energy markets.
- Experience managing client relationships and serving as a primary point of contact.
- Demonstrated success supporting business development, proposal efforts, or account growth initiatives.
- Experience evaluating renewable energy, battery storage, transmission, and large-load opportunities.
- Experience using AI-enabled tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, generative AI platforms, machine learning applications, and advanced analytics tools, to improve productivity, automate workflows, and accelerate research.
- Proficiency with Python, R, SQL, or other analytical tools.
- Strong financial modeling capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead multidisciplinary consulting teams executing power market studies, asset valuations, financing and M&A transaction support, and strategic advisory projects.
- Oversee development of long-term energy, capacity, ancillary service, and REC price forecasts across major U.S. power markets.
- Ensure client-facing deliverables are technically sound, commercially relevant, and delivered on time.
- Review power market modeling using PROMOD, PSLF, and other analytical tools, and provide guidance to teams.
- Present analyses and recommendations to executive-level client audiences.
- Develop and maintain trusted advisor relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in existing accounts and emerging market sectors.
- Lead proposal development, including scope definition, pricing, and staffing strategies.
- Support growth initiatives related to energy transition, battery storage, data centers, transmission, and power market investment activity.
- Represent ICF at industry conferences, client meetings, webinars, and other external forums.
- Develop expertise in power market fundamentals, market design, policy developments, transmission planning, resource adequacy, and emerging technologies.
- Produce white papers, market insights, presentations, and other thought leadership content.
- Contribute to improving ICF proprietary market forecasting models, databases, and analytical capabilities.
- Mentor, coach, and develop junior consultants and analysts.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance development activities.
- Foster collaboration across market regions and technical disciplines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
