Mid-level Energy and Sustainability Outreach Specialist

Reston, VA (or Other ICF office location)

LOB/Portfolio: CET/EID/CIEP

Want to be part of shaping the clean energy future that saves energy and greenhouse gas emissions?  Want to engage with states, local and Tribal governments, community organizations, and educational institutions as they make clean energy investments?  You can at ICF.  We solve the most challenging issues facing the energy industry today while informing the future of global energy use.

ICF is seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated candidate to help federal government clients implement and evolve their energy efficiency, decarbonization, and sustainability programs.  This position will be based in our Reston, VA headquarters or in another U.S-based ICF office in a hybrid work environment. 

Successful candidates will support the implementation of a high-profile, national technical assistance delivery program aimed at driving investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy system modernization at the state, local, Tribal, community, and institutional levels. They will be part of a team that builds and maintains relationships with technical assistance recipients, reviews and updates technical assistance project scopes, coordinates with subject matter experts, collects and tracks project progress and milestones, and works with teams of technical assistance providers around the country. They will collaborate with the team and clients to develop national and regional strategies to continuously improve and evolve the delivery of quality technical assistance for the recipient organizations.

What you will be doing

• Coordinating with clients and other team members to develop local, regional, and national strategies to influence the market and increase participation in voluntary energy and decarbonization programs

• Conducting outreach to sustainability managers within state, local, Tribal governments, and/or community-based or institutional organizations (e.g., K-12 schools, institutions of higher education)

• Supporting TA recipient onboarding and ongoing support through TA project execution

• Maintaining detailed records in a customer relationship management system

• Conducting research and analysis of energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, and decarbonization programs and policies

• Assisting with project management tasks including project deliverables, program staffing, and budget management.

• Developing communication, outreach, and training resources, including newsletters, case studies, website content, webinars, and in-person events

What you need to have

• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, energy, urban planning, or related fields 

• 6+ years’ experience in policy research and program implementation support.  

Preferred Skills/Experience/Behaviors

• Master’s degree in similar fields

• Experience working with public sector entities or in the energy efficiency/renewable energy field

• Experience with project management tasks and terms, including developing work breakdown structures, key performance indicators, and milestones

• Experience writing reports, articles, case studies, or other communication materials

• Ability to work independently with clients

• Familiarity with programs run out of DOE’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs, including but not limited to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, Home Energy Rebates Program, or Building Codes support

• Knowledge of ENERGY STAR, DOE Better Buildings/Better Plants, LEED, and/or other efficiency/sustainability tools and program platforms

• Experience working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software systems

• Familiarity with clean energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability programs, strategies and implementation.