Load Management Consultant

Load Management Consultant

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• 4+ years of experience in an analytical role

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and collaborate with multi-functional project teams comprised of program operations, account management, marketing specialists, data scientists, and energy analysts (ICF staff and subcontractors) to ensure timely and professional completion of all tasks and achieve load management pilot and program goals.
• Contribute to the overall success of utility load management pilots and programs through completion of research and analysis tasks. Successfully communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders through development of presentations and reports.
• Research and develop load management dispatch strategies aligned with utility client goals, leveraging insights from energy market research.
• Develop in-depth expertise in load management to support ICF’s broader thought leadership efforts, including contributing to white papers, presenting at conferences, and driving leadership initiatives in utility energy programs.
• Conduct data analysis and create visualizations to enable data-driven decision-making and optimize program outcomes.
• Work with colleagues to develop processes and maintain comprehensive documentation of program operations to facilitate learning, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and manage new hires and junior staff by overseeing onboarding, training, and teaching processes and methodologies to ensure team growth and success.
• Interface with clients on key issues related to deliverables and areas of expertise.
• Support business development activities through research and development of collateral related to the load management offering.
• Support competitor research and how it potentially influences offering development and/or sales.
• Continue to enhance and innovate ICF’s load management offering.

Preferred Qualifications

• MA/MS in a related field preferred
• Experience working with utilities
• Ability to work collaboratively and cohesively in a challenging, fast paced team environment
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects/tasks to meet goals, deliverables, and deadlines
• Ability to think critically and be proactive
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to generate compelling communications in a way that will support the development of marketing/sales/implementation collateral
• Creative problem-solving capabilities
• Strong analytical, and decision-making capabilities, including demonstrated experience conducting research and quantitative analysis to aid in program innovation
• A commitment to continuous learning and staying informed about the latest industry trends and best practices to inform innovative solutions for our team and clients
• Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude