Energy Markets Analyst (Natural Gas)
Location: Preferred - Reston, Virginia (Hybrid). Open to United States Remote.
We are looking for a motivated Analyst to join our Energy Advisory’s Power & Gas team. This team’s core mission involves the delivery of strategic insights to help our clients solve the world’s most pressing energy issues. As a team member you will have the opportunity to work with leading private and public sector clients across North America’s energy and natural gas industry. This involves supporting the development of ICF’s quarterly North American natural gas market forecast and working on client projects. The team’s consulting engagements cover a broad spectrum of the energy sector including utility planning, natural gas market fundamental analysis, infrastructure requirement studies, asset valuation, energy system planning, and financial analysis to provide advice on energy market trends, regulatory issues, and investments throughout North America.
As an Energy Markets Analyst, you will:
Provide basic research and analysis on natural gas and power markets. Some of the ongoing work involves:
Underground storage valuation
Midstream infrastructure market need, peak day requirements, and cost evaluation
Assessing the effect of policy on power and natural gas demand
Support the ongoing development and maintenance of ICF’s globally recognized North American Gas Market Model (GMM) through research, modelling, and interpretation of outputs.
Perform extensive quantitative analysis to support key strategic messaging on consulting assignments.
Contribute to the client deliverables, including industry research, analysis, modelling, report writing, and presentations.
Utilize independent thinking and problem solving to assist ICF’s client base in answering the most interesting and complicated energy market issues facing the industry.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Energy Policy, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
1+ years of experience in energy, utility, regulatory sector, or related consulting work.
Experience in natural gas and/or electric utilities business in North America, including resource development, midstream infrastructure, demand, and/or regulatory issues.
Experience presenting technical concepts, analytical findings, and strategic recommendations to clients and external stakeholders.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Master’s degree program in Engineering, Energy Policy, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
2 to 5 years of experience in energy, utility, regulatory sector, or related consulting work.
Demonstrated experience with market assessments, forecasting, quantitative analysis and asset valuation, financial risk assessment, and quantitative methods.
Advanced data management skills and or proficiency in database software, statistical software, Excel macros, automation, or other programming experience.
Attention to detail, with well-developed problem-solving skills, thorough understanding of economic principles, and an ability to apply these principles to analyzing and solving key client issues.
Excellent oral communication, writing skills, and an ability and desire to prepare 'client ready' presentations.
Strong outreach, organizational and self-motivation skills.
Strong proficiency with office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, among other tools, plus a strong interest in applied economic research.
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 a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. 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 policy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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 about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
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:
$80,743.00 - $137,263.00Reston, VA (VA30)Top Skills
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