Senior Consultant – DER/DSM Planning and Design

🕒 April 29

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $89.6k - $152.4k / year

⏰ Full Time

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ICF

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1969

☁️ SaaS

⚡ Energy

💰 $30M Grant on 2021-03

Consulting • SaaS • Energy

ICF is a global consulting and technology services company that helps government and commercial clients tackle complex challenges. The firm provides expertise in areas such as Federal IT modernization, energy and utilities, public health, climate resilience, disaster management, and transportation. ICF leverages data and analytics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity to deliver innovative solutions. With a strong commitment to corporate citizenship and sustainability, ICF supports social programs and community development, aiming for a sustainable, low-emissions future. The company operates worldwide, with significant presence in Europe through its offices in Belgium, Spain, and the UK.

📋 Description

• Lead aspects of program design for DSM/DER portfolios (residential, commercial, and cross-cutting), including measure characterization, segmentation, incentive strategy, delivery models, and KPIs aligned to regulatory filings and cost-effectiveness tests. • Analyze impacts of DER/DSM integration and adoption: translate load flexibility and electrification scenarios into actionable program and portfolio plans; partner with internal teams to assess program value (including locational value and other value streams) and real-world implementation considerations. • Utilize, adapt, and extend ICF tools for new applications to support forecasting, benefit–cost analysis, program targeting, and scenario building. • Provide analytical & technical support to implementation teams: calculator/model buildouts, data pipelines, dashboards, QA/QC, and evaluation support in collaboration with program delivery, IT, and data science teams. • Advise on regulatory strategy: contribute to utility filing development and analysis, testimony support, stakeholder workshops, and responses to discovery around DSM/DER program portfolios. • Contribute to the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff. • Support business development: shape pursuits, develop solution approaches, and assist in writing compelling proposals; coordinate with practice leads and solution owners. • Co-author reports and other client deliverables, journal articles, white papers and marketing pieces. • Manage project workstreams: own scope, schedule, budget, risk/issue logs, and client communications; mentor junior staff.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy, economics, public policy, data science, or related field. • 5+ years of relevant experience in energy consulting/utility programs including DSM program design, DER planning/integration, regulatory support, or program implementation analytics. • Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening. • Master’s degree (MA/MS/MEng) in a related field; strong writing and client-facing communication skills. • Hands-on experience with analytical tools, including excel and coding-based analytics tools (python and R-based) or equivalent utility analytics stacks; proficiency with Excel and at least one of SQL/Python/R plus Power BI or similar BI tooling. • Familiarity with DER technologies (heat pumps, water heating, storage, EV/managed charging, DR enablement), valuation (NPV/IRR, ISO market mechanisms), and utility cost–effectiveness; experience engaging with regulators and stakeholders. • Experience building program design artifacts (logic models, savings algorithms, segmentation/targeting) and working knowledge of cost-effectiveness tests (e.g., TRC, UCT). • Demonstrated project and resource management; experience in proposal development and client relationship support.

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible workplace arrangements • Work-life balance • Donation matching • Volunteer opportunities • Tuition reimbursement • Access to professional development resources • 401k matching • Employee Stock Purchase Plan