Energy and Industry Program Researcher

Title: Energy and Industry Program Researcher

Location: Remote, but must be located in the Reston metro area

Ready to make a difference?

At ICF, we solve the most challenging issues facing the energy industry today while informing the future of global energy use. Do you want the chance to apply your analytical and communications skills to support the development and execution of clean energy and sustainability programs? We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated candidate to help government clients implement and evolve their energy efficiency, decarbonization, and sustainability programs. This position will be based in our Reston, VA headquarters in a hybrid work environment, with time split between home and office. The successful candidate will support the implementation of high-profile public-private partnership programs to drive energy efficiency and emissions reductions across industrial and commercial markets. They will be part of a team that builds and maintains relationships with key market actors, compiles and analyzes energy consumption data, develops outreach opportunities and materials, supports development of tools and case studies, and collaborates with other team members and clients to develop national and regional strategies to increase participation in energy and decarbonization programs.

Why you will love working here: 

·       Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance 

·       Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities 

·       Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

·       And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!) 

What you will be doing:

·       Supporting the execution of government clean energy partnership programs, especially for the manufacturing sector

·       Supporting all phases of government program or project management, from project inception to closeout

·       Supporting the tracking, review and analysis of program data and team progress with individual partner organizations

·       Synthesizing and analyzing data and model related to energy technologies and trends

·       Maintaining detailed records in a customer management system

·       Developing technical communications (reports, white papers, fact sheets, research summaries, briefings, meeting notes)

·       Developing mass-market communications (broadcast emails, marketing content)

·       Conducting internet and literature research

·       Engaging and communicating with internal and external program stakeholder groups, including understanding stakeholder group needs, priorities, and issues

·       Engaging and communicating with clients on program management, strategic planning, online and in-person event planning

·       Reviewing energy consumption and greenhouse emissions data for individual sites and organization portfolios of facilities to assist in benchmarking performance against peers, improving performance, and achieving recognition for decarbonization achievements

What we need you to have: (minimum requirements)

·       Bachelor’s degree in energy, resource management, economics, policy analysis, integrated science and technology, or a related field.

·       1+ year of experience with advanced writing and copy editing (academic or internship experience accepted)

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