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Founded in 1969, ICF is a global advisory and technology services company headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It delivers data-driven solutions across energy, environment, infrastru

Senior Consultant – DER/DSM Planning and Design

Location

Virginia

Posted

30 days ago

Salary

$89.6K - $152.4K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishPythonSQL

Job Description

Senior Consultant – DER/DSM Planning and Design

ICF

• 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.

Job 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

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