ICF · 3 months ago
Senior Consultant- DER/DSM Planning and Design
Reston, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $152K/yr
5+ years expICF is a global advisory and technology services provider that helps clients solve complex challenges in the energy market. The Senior Consultant will lead program design for demand side management (DSM) and distributed energy resource (DER) initiatives, providing analytical support and advising on regulatory strategy while managing project workstreams and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyProfessional Services
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
ICF
ICF is a global consulting and technology services provider focused on making big things possible for our clients.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
ICF has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (29)
2024 (31)
2023 (35)
2022 (29)
2021 (31)
2020 (38)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$59MKey Investors
New York State Department of TransportationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-02-13Grant· $29M
2021-03-15Grant· $30M
2006-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
John Wasson
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
James Morgan
Chief Operating Officer and EVP
Recent News
2025-12-15
2025-12-08
Company data provided by crunchbase