Power Market Senior Manager

Power Market Senior Manager – ICF Energy Advisory Consulting Practice

Location:

Reston, VA (Preferred)

Hybrid U.S. ICF Office

Remote U.S.

ICF is seeking a talented Power Market Senior Manager to support our growing team and client base around power markets advisory consulting.  Professionals with 8+ years of experience in US power market analysis/forecasting/economics are ideal candidates for the role. 

As a Power Market Senior Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of analysts to develop and defend power price forecasts, power plant proformas and financial projections using grid software models                 (e.g., PROMOD, PSLF, etc.), issuing detailed market reports, growing our business with new and existing clients, mentoring, and developing junior staff, and contributing to ICF’s thought leadership and competitive positioning in the market. 

In this practice area, ICF’s typical client base includes owners and developers of power plants, banks and investors, and occasionally government entities and other stakeholders.  We advise on asset transactions, support siting and financing of new power plants, and provide expert testimony in litigation cases among other work.  Great managers at ICF are both analytically sharp and great communicators and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment.

ICF’s practice covers all major market areas in the US, including: ERCOT, PJM, ISONE, NYISO, MISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, and SERC, with specialized teams serving each region. 

 Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a dedicated team of analysts to perform detailed grid modeling and long-term forecasting efforts for market prices, plant/grid operations, and plant economics.
• Manage multiple projects with overlapping timelines while ensuring excellent quality, consistency, and client support.
• Review and provide direct feedback to the team on quantitative modeling approaches and results.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse client base as a subject-matter expert in US wholesale power markets.
• Grow ICF’s business by leading interactions with potential clients and developing proposals.
• Mentor and develop junior staff as well as collaborate with ICF senior management on key business decisions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative-focused field. 
• Candidates majoring in other fields must clearly demonstrate equivalent quantitative aptitude.
• 8+ years of work experience in North American electric power sector, including market analysis and forecasting.
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in the following areas:
• Market modeling approaches and tools (e.g., PROMOD, Plexos, or any other Production Cost Models.)
• Power flow modeling tools (e.g., PSLF, PSSE, TARA etc.)
• Advanced experience with Consulting, Project planning, Transmission planning, Transmission & Distribution, Power flow analysis, data analytics, strategic analysis and GIS modeling

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s degree in any of the aforementioned fields or closely related areas
• Consulting background preferred. 
• Knowledge of one of the following: ERCOT, PJM, ISONE, NYISO, MISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, and SERC
• Advanced MS Office capabilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Business development and managerial experience
• Experience independently conducting and supervising technical analysis.
• Experience with financial analysis, asset valuation, or power plant development a plus
• Experience managing a Team of Analysts
• Additional experience as a Developer preferred

ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award-winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized, and empowered workforce.

ICF is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. (EOE – Minorities/Females/ Protected Veterans Status/Disability Status/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth. ICF—together for tomorrow.

About ICF
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