Senior EM&V Analyst

Location: Remote US based or Hybrid from an ICF Location 
 
Ready to make a difference?
Are you an experienced Data Analyst or Engineer with a passion for big data, solving complex problems, and supporting the clean energy transition?  Do you possess strong communication skills, enjoy interacting with internal clients and stakeholders, and have experience with or working knowledge of Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification practices? If so, then you have found the perfect job. 
 
Come join our team as an EM&V Analyst and support our growing portfolio of work with utilities throughout the Midwest, West, and Canada. Working closely with Regional Business Leads and local implementation teams, you’ll focus on:

• Standardizing processes and reporting
• Driving innovation and process automations
• Assessing energy impacts, verifying program performance, and informing recommendations for improvements

     
Why you will love working here:

•  Quality of life:  Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance, employee wellbeing programs 
• Investment of the community:  Donation matching, volunteer opportunities 
• Investment in you:  Education Reimbursement, Retirement Planning, 401k matching, Mentorship Programs, Free access to professional development resources such as LinkedIn Learning 
• Any many, many more  *Ask your recruiter for more details! 

 
What you will be doing:
The EM&V Analyst  will support our program implementation teams on the delivery of commercial, industrial, and residential programs in the Midwest, West, and Canada, playing a critical role in the design, administration, and evaluation of our energy efficiency programs. This position will actively participate in EM&V Working Groups and requires coordination with independent, third party and statewide evaluators as directed. Day-to-day activities will focus on assignments such as:

• Solve quantitative and qualitative problems, including the management of energy savings calculations based on Technical Reference Manuals or the similar accepted standards 
• Coordinate with ICF’s broader team of advanced technical experts related to EM&V, benefit-cost analysis, market assessments, and/or evaluation methodologies.
• Investigate emerging energy efficient or alternative energy technologies and relevant program delivery strategies deployed across the country and prepare recommendations regarding the outcome of the research 
• Review reports and presentations by third party evaluators 
• Engage with program leads, clients, and evaluators to discuss methodology and program adjustments to mitigate any risks associated with unexpected program evaluations. 
• Maintain EM&V parameters in a database of energy efficiency measures and related data on programs 
• Liaise with IT and Reporting Teams (including coordinating, tracking, and resolving action items) 
• Regularly review and update benefit-cost model inputs, assumptions. Documentation and forecast any changes 
• Ensure standardization of assumptions and methodology in energy efficiency savings calculations 
• Other duties as required to support our work nationally and assist regional leadership.
• Travel less than 15%

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications): 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Energy Management, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Policy, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, engineering, or related experience
• Experience working with industry-standard Business Applications (such as Google suite, M365, Visualization Tools, Advanced Data Insights and Analytics)  

Professional Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally, with clients and colleagues at all levels. 
• Other skills: systems thinking, problem-solving, active listening, results-oriented, presentation and story-telling skills 
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information 

 
What would be useful: 

• Master's degree in related field
• Certifications such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP)
• Knowledge of the utility and energy efficiency, demand response, and distributed energy resource programs and markets
• Experience with AI-centric tools and applications
• Experience with SharePoint Lists, PowerBI, Power Query, or Power Automate.
• Advanced Excel skills such as Macros, Solver, VBA, etc.

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