ICF Next

Energy Specialist

ICF Next$67K — $114K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, public policy, energy systems, finance, data science, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in energy-related fields such as power systems or energy economics
  • Proven analytical and technical skills related to energy challenges
  • Experience with DOE, federal agencies, or national laboratories preferred
  • Advanced degree (M.S., MPP, MBA, Ph.D.) is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Analyze trends affecting U.S. energy security and grid modernization
  • Support the design and evaluation of federal energy programs
  • Conduct economic and policy analysis for strategic decisions
  • Evaluate infrastructure studies for power and grid resilience
  • Assess supply chains and industrial infrastructure needs
  • Perform market and financial scenario analysis
  • Develop decision-support tools and analytics platforms

Benefits

  • Remote work options available for U.S. candidates
  • Opportunity to collaborate with federal energy leaders and laboratories
  • Engagement in multidisciplinary teams across diverse energy sectors
  • Focus on cutting-edge projects related to energy security and innovation
  • Emphasis on analytical approaches to solving energy-related challenges
Full Job Description
Energy Consultant

Shape the Future of U.S. Energy

Are you an energy expert excited about the future of energy? Are you ready to help strengthen U.S. energy security, modernize the grid, and accelerate the technologies that will power the next generation of American industry?

Join ICF and help support federal energy leaders, national laboratories, and public-sector partners as they plan, evaluate, and implement the energy systems of the future. We are building a multidisciplinary team of energy professionals with backgrounds spanning engineering, economics, policy, power systems, commercialization, energy markets, infrastructure, data analytics, and industrial innovation. If you bring expertise in one or more of these areas and are passionate about shaping the future of U.S. energy, we encourage you to apply. We welcome professionals with approximately 5-11 years of relevant technical, analytical, and consulting experience.

Remote candidates within the United States are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to candidates located near client facilities or with the ability to travel occasionally to support client engagement.

Examples of Potential Work

Our work spans multiple energy and industrial domains. Depending on your background and expertise, you may contribute in one or more of the following areas:

Strategy / Policy / Markets
  • Analyze trends shaping U.S. energy security, industrial competitiveness, and grid modernization
  • Support the design and evaluation of federal energy programs, portfolios, and performance metrics
  • Conduct economic, regulatory, and policy analysis to inform investment and strategic decisions
  • Contribute to technology commercialization and technology-to-market strategies

Grid / Infrastructure / Power
  • Support transmission, distribution, grid resilience, and power sector infrastructure studies
  • Evaluate large-load, data center, and industrial electricity demand
  • Assess grid systems, energy infrastructure, and emerging energy technologies

Industrial / Supply Chain
  • Assess supply chains, critical minerals, manufacturing systems, water resources, and industrial infrastructure
  • Evaluate industrial competitiveness and infrastructure needs supporting the evolving energy economy

Modeling / Analytics
  • Perform market, economic, financial, and scenario analysis
  • Develop analytic tools, dashboards, and decision-support platforms
  • Conduct modeling, sensitivity, and uncertainty analysis using quantitative methods
  • Translate technical and analytical findings into clear and actionable insights


What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, public policy, energy systems, finance, data science, or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in one or more energy-related fields such as power systems, grid modernization, infrastructure, energy markets, industrial systems, emerging technologies, commercialization, energy economics, policy, or related domains
  • Experience applying analytical, technical, economic, modeling, or data-driven approaches to energy-related challenges
  • Experience supporting DOE, federal agencies, national laboratories, utilities, or related energy-sector organizations preferred


Preferred Experience
• Advanced degree (M.S., MPP, MBA, Ph.D.)
• 8+ years of relevant professional energy experience including critical minerals/supply chain analysis, energy emerging technologies/water, grid modernization/resilience, energy security, transmission/distribution, infrastructure, and/or data centers.
• Experience working on federal R&D, energy infrastructure, or industrial innovation programs
• Familiarity with energy market structures, regulatory frameworks, or grid systems
• Experience with economic modeling, techno-economic analysis, or decision-support tools

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.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$67,063.00 - $114,008.00

Reston, VA (VA30)

About ICF Next

ICF Next is a global marketing and communications agency that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries, including healthcare, energy, and transportation. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. ICF Next offers a comprehensive suite of services, including branding, digital marketing, public relations, and social media management. The company has a strong reputation for delivering innovative and effective solutions that help its clients achieve their business objectives. ICF Next is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and it has received numerous awards for its work in these areas.
Learn more about ICF Next
Size
8,000 employees
Market Cap
$1.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$54.9 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+5.6%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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