Senior Consultant- DER​/DSM Planning and Design

Senior Consultant- DER/DSM Planning and Design

Remote – U.S. (Nationwide Remote Office)

Senior Consultant, Energy Consulting & Analytics (DER/DSM Planning and Design). IC F helps utilities and public agencies design, plan, and implement demand side management (DSM) and distributed energy resource (DER) initiatives, including energy efficiency, demand response / load management, electrification, and other DERs. The team is a leader in utility planning, program design, and program implementation analytics. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage with clients, support business development, and manage work streams and projects as they grow.

• 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 and 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 work streams: own scope, schedule, budget, risk/issue logs, and client communications; mentor junior staff.

• 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) 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.

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider. We combine expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a workplace where everyone can thrive. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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Pay Range - The pay range for this position (full-time) is $89,203.00 - $, with final compensation determined by factors including experience, location, and contract provisions.