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ICF is seeking a talented Manager/Senior Manager, Energy Markets Consulting to support our growing Energy, Development & Infrastructure (EDI) business. This role is ideal for professionals with 7+ years (Manager) or 10+ years (Senior Manager) of experience in U.S. power markets, energy economics, market forecasting, transaction support, or energy consulting.

As a Manager/Senior Manager, you will lead project teams delivering market analysis, price forecasts, asset valuations, transaction support, and strategic advisory services to a diverse client base including independent power producers, developers, utilities, infrastructure investors, private equity firms, lenders, data center developers, and government agencies. You will be responsible for managing client relationships, overseeing complex analytical engagements, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the continued growth of ICF's energy business through business development, thought leadership, and innovation.

You will work closely with senior industry leaders and play a significant role in shaping investment and strategic decisions across the evolving energy landscape, including renewable energy, battery storage, conventional generation, transmission, electrification, and large-load growth from data centers and other emerging sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Client Delivery

• Lead multi-disciplinary consulting teams in the execution of power market studies, asset valuations, financing and M&A transaction support engagements, and strategic advisory projects.
• Oversee development of long-term energy, capacity, ancillary service, and REC price forecasts across major U.S. power markets.
• Ensure technical quality, commercial relevance, and timely delivery of client-facing work products.
• Review and provide guidance on power market modeling using PROMOD, PSLF, and other analytical tools.
• Present analyses and recommendations to executive-level client audiences.

Client Management and Business Development

• Develop and maintain trusted advisor relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts and emerging market sectors.
• Lead proposal development efforts, 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.

Thought Leadership

• Develop deep expertise in power market fundamentals, market design, policy developments, transmission planning, resource adequacy, and emerging technologies.
• Publish white papers, market insights, presentations, and other thought leadership content.
• Contribute to enhancement of ICF's proprietary market forecasting models, databases, and analytical capabilities.

Staff Leadership and Mentorship

• Mentor, coach, and develop junior consultants and analysts.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance development activities.
• Foster collaboration across market regions and technical disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Operations Research, Mathematics, Energy Systems, or a related quantitative field.
• Manager: 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Senior Manager: 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more major U.S. power markets including ERCOT, PJM, NYISO, ISO-NE, MISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, or SERC.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (Economics, Finance, Engineering, Energy Systems, Operations Research, MBA, or 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 within the energy sector.
• Experience evaluating renewable energy, battery storage, transmission, and large-load opportunities.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools (e.g., 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.

Professional Skills

• 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.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Bot and Third-Party Applications

Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration.Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration.Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contactCandidateaccommodation@icf.comfor assistance.

Working at ICF

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