Description

　　Senior Manager, Electric Distribution Strategy

　　Location: Reston, VA or Remote

　　Are you interested in a strategic role supporting the evolution of the power grid? Are you ready to help drive innovation at the forefront of distribution system evolution? Our team works with clients interested in advancing the operational capabilities of the grid to enable distributed resource orchestration and market participation. Our projects span grid modernization, energy resilience, flexible load management, renewables integration, and regulatory strategy. We are looking for a grid innovation leader to advance our projects in these key areas, contribute to the continued evolution of our client offerings, and lead the team’s business development and thought leadership efforts. The ideal candidate is an innovative leader with strong strategic and business management skills who can drive growth, foster strong client relationships, and advance the industry conversation on these critical issues.

　　As a practice leader, you will plan, market, sell, and deliver innovative, best-in-class consulting services in the power sector with a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach that integrates strategic and technical advisory services to our clients. You will build and deliver a portfolio of work helping electric utilities make strategic and investment decisions in grid modernization, electrification, and decarbonization. As part of your role, you will manage consulting assignments and support team development, with direct responsibility for project management, client contact, and business growth.

　　This is a full-time position, and we are ready to hire immediately. Location is flexible.

　　What you will do:

　　Work with electric utility clients to tackle complex challenges related to distribution system planning and grid modernization investments to enable grid edge sensing, measurement, analysis, communications, and control.

　　Develop client strategies on distributed energy resource (DER) integration, orchestration, and utilization to enable the provision of grid services through DER aggregation and virtual power plant (VPP) solutions.

　　Lead and grow a team in this practice area and manage talent architecture to support team development and innovation.

　　Work closely with our practice leads and marketing function to lead the continued development of the team’s service offerings in this space.

　　Lead, coach, and share best practices with other ICF colleagues.

　　Establish yourself as a thought leader through external publications and presentations that showcase ICF’s technical leadership.

　　Manage technical consulting assignments, including outlining and drafting deliverables, managing the budget, and directing project staff.

　　Meet with clients and present at industry events (travel 5-10%)

　　Basic Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, or related disciplines.

　　8+ years of utility consulting or relevant energy industry experience.

　　2+ years of project management experience with multidisciplinary teams.

　　5+ years of direct experience working with electric distribution utilities.

　　Preferred Skills/Experience:

　　Master’s Degree

　　Team management and building experience.

　　Experience with the electric utility industry.

　　Prior consulting/commercial project leadership and management experience.

　　Experience engaging on key issues and trends related to utility grid planning, operations, and grid modernization strategy development.

　　Working knowledge of distribution systems such as Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS).

　　Experience with the dynamics of DER aggregations and VPPs, including their participation in organized wholesale markets and utility programs.

　　Working at ICF

　　ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

　　We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .

　　Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about non-discrimination: Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf) and Pay Transparency Statement .

　　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 is:

　　$136,141.00 - $231,440.00

　　Nationwide Remote Office (US99)