Senior Climate Change and Sustainability Specialist (ODS & HFCs)

We are looking for a Senior Climate Change and Sustainability Specialist that will provide leadership to regulatory programs focused on the management and phasedown of ozone depleting substances and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The ideal candidate will also have a strong technical background and expertise, such that they can both manage and provide technical leadership on projects.

ICF is at the forefront of preparing leading-edge technical and policy analyses, identifying viable market solutions, building real-world management tools, and implementing programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

In climate change and environmental markets, ICF has advised more than 30 governments and international institutions, and served more than 60 companies in the FT Global 500.  We develop emissions inventories and carbon footprints; conduct greenhouse gas mitigation policy analyses; assist clients with offset and carbon credit projects; support organizational sustainability; assess the performance of global programs (e.g., climate funds, multilateral development banks), and identify ways they could improve; and support federal, state, local, international, and private sector clients on analyses related to climate change impacts and vulnerabilities, among other service offerings.  We offer our clients around the globe unparalleled analytical, policy, and business management services.

What you’ll be doing…

• Program Management and Execution: Drive successful execution of projects; understand clients’ current and emerging needs and deliver innovative and efficient services. Serve as project manager, task lead, or strategic advisor for a portfolio of projects. Develop and execute work plans, direct teams of support staff, and perform quality assurance for work products. The mix of projects and clients will depend on success and is expected to evolve over time. In total, approximately 80% of time will be devoted to project work at the onset.

• Business Development: Responsible for understanding emerging needs in the practice area, positioning ICF in key markets, and developing creative solutions. Lead capture and proposal development for select opportunities, working closely with senior leadership and leveraging mid-level and junior staff for proposal support. Attend key industry events and enhance ICF’s reputational capital through publications, social media, etc. Collaborate with other ICF groups. Business development pursuits will include opportunities with federal agencies, state and local government agencies, utilities, and the private sector.

This position is intended for candidates with a Master's degree or comparable work experience who are available to start working immediately.

What you’ll need to have…

• Master’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Chemistry, Environmental or other Earth Sciences, Sustainability Management, Engineering, Atmospheric Science or related subjects.

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental or other Earth Sciences, Environmental Management, Engineering, Chemistry or related subjects.

• 5+ years of relevant experience, at least 2 years of project management experience

• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams, staff resources, schedules, and budgets.

• Experience building and managing client relationships.

• Familiarity with chemistry, non-CO2 GHGs, and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer

• Familiarity with carbon accounting and inventorying, climate change mitigation, and/or sustainability

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate complex climate information to non-scientists to inform decision making processes

• Understanding of climate policies and programs

• Experience working with and leading multi-disciplinary teams

• Organized, detail oriented, and the ability to prioritize and multi-task

• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

 Our Preferred Skills/Experience…

• Technical and team management experience for complex projects in a consulting environment

• Experience in a consulting environment

• Technical and communications expertise

Working at ICF

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