Electric Distribution Strategy Analyst 
Location: Remote or DC area

Are you interested in a strategic role supporting the evolution of the power grid? Do you have experience working with electric utilities? If so, we’re looking for a talented candidate like you to join our diverse, growing team and make lasting impacts in the electric utility industry. 

As an Analyst with ICF’s Energy practice, you will have the opportunity to advance grid modernization, resilience, and integration of distributed energy resources across North America. Your projects will be cross-cutting, involving technology, strategy, planning, grid operations, policy, and customer solutions.  You will have an opportunity to apply your utility distribution system experience and knowledge and interact with experts and clients while building content knowledge and consulting skills.  

We are looking for an individual who balances strong communication and technical skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

What you will do:

• Work as part of a team supporting clients in navigating challenges related to electric grid modernization, integration and orchestration of distributed energy resources (DER), advanced grid technologies, resilience, and decarbonization.
• Help provide strategic and technical support for utility clients tasked with planning and operating the electric grid of the future amidst changing policy environments and evolving market conditions pertaining to DER, such as solar, energy storage, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, demand response.
• Prepare and develop analysis, research, reports, presentations, and other deliverables.
• Coordinate within and across ICF teams in complex engagements.
• Engage with clients in project meetings. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. 
• 3+ years of experience in energy consulting, electric distribution utilities, or similar.
• 1+ years of experience relating to the electrical system design and planning/operation of distribution grid infrastructure.

Professional Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly as part of a project team or independently as needed.
• Demonstrated organizational, technical, written, and verbal communication skills. 
• Motivation to learn and take on new challenges. 
• Ability to take initiative and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience with power system planning, analysis, operational technologies, and/or financial analysis tools and methods.
• Fundamental understanding of Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS), DER Management Systems (DERMS) and electrical system modeling.
• Understanding of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), grid orchestration, and grid edge DER ecosystem and their roles in grid management and market participation for DER. 
• Fundamental understanding of communication and control protocols, and operational dispatch of grid edge devices.
• Experience working on DER technologies and DER integration issues in the electric utility industry.
• Fundamental understanding of utility interconnection processes and hosting capacity.
• Master’s degree in engineering, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.

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.

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 here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.

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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 based on full-time employment is:

$69,862.00 - $118,765.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)