ManagerSenior Manager, Energy Markets Consulting

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 ICFs 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 ICFs 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

• Bachelors 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

• Masters 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

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Working at ICF

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

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