Regulatory Advisor, Energy and Utilities

Location: Virginia/Maryland or DC Remote or Columbia, MD office (Remote - Home office with occasional Travel)

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ICF is seeking a detail-oriented candidate to support clients and projects by providing information on the regulatory environment related to state utility regulation, energy efficiency, demand response, flexible load management, distributed energy resources, smart grid services, electric vehicles, building electrification, decarbonization and reducing GHG emissions. The candidate will advise on the implication of various regulatory strategies and support clients (internal and external) through participation in regulatory workgroups. The candidate may support clients by preparing filings, data request responses, comments and workgroup information requests. The candidate also will develop a repeatable process and the training to grow ICF’s regulatory advisory services throughout North America. 

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: 

• Advise and support clients with regulatory related activities, in some cases acting as utility staff augmentation, on topics related to state utility regulation, energy efficiency, demand response, flexible load management, distributed energy resources, smart grid services, electric vehicles, building electrification, decarbonization and reducing GHG emissions 
• Participate in regulatory groups such as Commission-led workgroups to gather information to inform a client’s regulatory strategy and to represent the client as appropriate, as well as to support internal clients such as the program implementation area 
• Develop and edit documents such as filings, data request responses, comments 
• Coordinate and facilitate internal client meetings and for utility groups to assist with regulatory strategy development 
• Share within ICF gathered regulatory information to inform proposals and program implementation 
• Develop a plan and materials to expand ICF’s regulatory advisory services 
• Other duties as required to support our regulatory advisory work nationally and provide direct support to leadership and the implementation teams as needed 
• Must have a reliable vehicle for local occasional travel. Requirements are between 5% to 20% of the time. (reimbursement for mileage provided)

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications): 

• Bachelor’s degree in (Business, Economics, Energy, Sustainability or related disciplines) (applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education) 
• 5+ years of full-time experience in directly relevant regulatory affairs for utilities

What we would prefer you to have  

• Law degree with focus on energy policy regulations or state utility regulations 
• Experience working in a utility regulatory affairs or regulatory legal area 
• Developed, supported development of utility filings  
• Experience with topics such as energy efficiency, load management, distributed energy resources 
• Participation in Commission Hearings and Work Groups  

Professional Skills you will use: 

• Self-motivation with the ability to work independently, remotely, and on projects with dynamic timelines 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with strong outreach, written and oral communications, as well as the ability to interpret diverse stakeholder perspectives and positions 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills 
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and prioritize tasks 
• Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients, their stakeholders and regulatory personnel including lawyers  
• Ability to synthesize complex legal and regulatory information, think critically, make decisions in a fast-paced environment and effectively share information with non-experts 
• Ability to interpret regulatory documents and legal positions 
• Great business judgment and deep knowledge of the regulated electric and gas industry 
• Proven skill set for in-depth analysis of energy policy and regulatory writing 
• Strong relationships with utilities, regulatory bodies and/or utility stakeholders 
• Excellent meeting facilitation skills 
• Must be experienced in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Teams and working with shared documents 

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:

$87,069.00 - $148,017.00Maryland Remote Office (MD99)