Manager/Senior Manager, Energy Markets Consulting

ICF is seeking a talented Manager/Senior Manager, Energy Markets Consulting to support our growing Energy, Development & Infrastructure (EDI) business. This role involves leading project teams to deliver market analysis, price forecasts, asset valuations, and strategic advisory services to a diverse client base in the energy sector.

Responsibilities:

• Lead multi-disciplinary consulting teams in the execution of power market studies, asset valuations, financing and M&A transaction support engagements, and strategic advisory projects
• Oversee development of long-term energy, capacity, ancillary service, and REC price forecasts across major U.S. power markets
• Ensure technical quality, commercial relevance, and timely delivery of client-facing work products
• Review and provide guidance on power market modeling using PROMOD, PSLF, and other analytical tools
• Present analyses and recommendations to executive-level client audiences
• Develop and maintain trusted advisor relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts and emerging market sectors
• Lead proposal development efforts, including scope definition, pricing, and staffing strategies
• Support growth initiatives related to energy transition, battery storage, data centers, transmission, and power market investment activity
• Represent ICF at industry conferences, client meetings, webinars, and other external forums
• Develop deep expertise in power market fundamentals, market design, policy developments, transmission planning, resource adequacy, and emerging technologies
• Publish white papers, market insights, presentations, and other thought leadership content
• Contribute to enhancement of ICF's proprietary market forecasting models, databases, and analytical capabilities
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior consultants and analysts
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance development activities
• Foster collaboration across market regions and technical disciplines

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Operations Research, Mathematics, Energy Systems, or a related quantitative field
• Manager: 7+ years of relevant experience
• Senior Manager: 10+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more major U.S. power markets including ERCOT, PJM, NYISO, ISO-NE, MISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, or SERC
• Experience leading consulting engagements, analytical studies, or commercial evaluations related to energy markets
• Experience managing client relationships and serving as a primary point of contact
• Demonstrated success supporting business development, proposal efforts, or account growth initiatives
• Master's degree (Economics, Finance, Engineering, Energy Systems, Operations Research, MBA, or related field)
• Experience with PROMOD®, PSLF, PLEXOS, Aurora, or similar market simulation tools
• Understanding of project finance, M&A transactions, asset valuation, or investment decision support within the energy sector
• Experience evaluating renewable energy, battery storage, transmission, and large-load opportunities
• Experience using AI-enabled tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, generative AI platforms, machine learning applications, and advanced analytics tools) to improve productivity, automate workflows, and accelerate research
• Proficiency with Python, R, SQL, or other analytical tools
• Strong financial modeling capabilities