Energy and Sustainability Specialist

Location : Reston, VA (Hybrid 2 days onsite / 3 days remote)

LOB / Portfolio : CET / EID / Energy Efficiency Public Sector and IRA Activities Support

Want to design and develop energy and climate programs, and engage with industry and government leaders to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

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 office in a hybrid work environment. Successful candidates will support the implementation of high-profile public-private partnership programs to drive energy efficiency and emissions reductions across government, education, commercial, multifamily, institutional, and industrial markets.

They will be part of a team that builds and maintains relationships with key market actors, reviews and analyzes energy, water and emissions data, develops marketing material that recognizes market leadership, and collaborates with other team members and clients to develop national and regional strategies to increase participation in energy and decarbonization programs.

Responsibilities :

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

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

Conducting outreach to energy and sustainability managers

Supporting partner recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing support to maximize program participation

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

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., environmental studies, engineering, public policy, science, business)

3 to 6 years relevant experience in public and / or commercial sector building energy efficiency and sustainability programs

3 years of experience with building utility use benchmarking and ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

3 years of experience working on energy efficiency for commercial facilities government sustainability offices

Master’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., environmental studies, public policy, science, business)

Proficient oral and written communication skills

High proficiency in interpersonal skills and self-motivation

Proficient analytical skills

Proficient personal computer skills (Microsoft applications, including Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel)

Ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under strict deadlines

Proficiency in writing reports, articles, case studies, or other communications materials.

Experience with ENERGY STAR, DOE Better Buildings / Better Plants, LEED, and / or other efficiency / sustainability tools and program platforms

Experience in building benchmarking and building energy / emissions performance standards (BBPS)

Familiarity with the development / delivery of public-private voluntary partnership programs

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Last updated : 2024-04-30