Regulatory Advisor, Energy and Utilities (California)

ICF • Los Angeles, CA

82d • $97,699 - $166,088

About The Position

ICF is seeking a detail-oriented candidate to support clients and projects by providing information on state regulatory environments related to utility regulation, energy efficiency, demand response, flexible load management, distributed energy resources, smart grid services, electric vehicles, building electrification, decarbonization and GHG emission reductions. The candidate will advise on the implication of various state regulatory strategies and decisions, as well as support clients (internal and utilities) through participation in state Commission workgroups. The candidate may support clients by preparing filings, data request responses, comments and responses to workgroup information requests. The candidate will determine stakeholder, intervener positions and recommend how to counter positions contrary to the clients. Utility positions will need to be accurately and diplomatically represented in stakeholder meetings. The position is focused on California. Location: California Remote (Home office with travel).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Energy, Sustainability or related disciplines.
• 5+ years of full-time experience in directly relevant California state regulatory affairs for utilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with topics such as energy efficiency, load management, distributed energy resources.
• Law degree with focus on retail energy policy regulations or state utility regulations.
• Experience working in a utility regulatory affairs or regulatory legal area in California.
• Developed, supported development of utility filings.
• Direct participation in Commission Hearings and experience as a workgroup member.
• Experience facilitating customer and/or utility stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage in the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) regulation and legislation processes on behalf of ICF's clients.
• Advise and support clients and internal teams with utility regulatory related activities.
• Participate in regulatory groups such as state Commission-led workgroups to gather information to inform a client’s regulatory strategy.
• Develop and edit documents such as filings, data request responses, comments.
• Coordinate and facilitate internal client meetings and for utility groups to assist with regulatory strategy development.
• Share gathered regulatory information to inform proposals and program implementation.
• Develop a plan and materials to expand ICF’s regulatory advisory services.
• Provide direct support to leadership and the implementation teams as needed.

Benefits

• Flexible workplace arrangements.
• Work-life balance.
• Donation matching.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• 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
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees