Manager, Energy Markets - Power
ICF Energy Advisory Consulting Practice
ICF seeks a talented Manager, Energy Markets to support our growing team and client base around power markets advisory consulting. Professionals with at least 8 years focused on US power market analysis/forecasting/economics are ideal candidates for this critical role.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of analysts who develop and defend power price forecasts, power plant proformas and financial projections using grid software models such as PROMOD and PSLF, issuing detailed market reports, growing our business with new and existing clients, mentoring, and developing junior staff, and contributing to ICF’s thought leadership and competitive positioning in the market.
In this practice area, ICF’s typical client base includes owners and developers of power plants, banks and investors, and occasionally government entities and other stakeholders. We advise on asset transactions, support siting and financing of new power plants, and provide expert testimony in litigation cases among other work. Great managers at ICF are both analytically sharp and great communicators and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment.
ICF’s practice covers all major market areas in the US, including: ERCOT, PJM, ISONE, NYISO, MISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, and SERC, with specialized teams serving each region.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead a dedicated team of analysts who perform detailed grid modeling and long-term forecasting efforts for market prices, plant/grid operations, and plant economics.
Manage multiple projects with overlapping timelines while ensuring excellent quality, consistency, and client support.
Review and provide direct feedback to the team on quantitative modeling approaches and results.
Communicate effectively with client base as a subject-matter expert in US wholesale power markets.
Grow ICF’s business by leading interactions with potential clients and developing proposals.
Mentor and develop junior staff as well as collaborate with ICF senior management on key business decisions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative-focused field.
5+ years of experience in North American electric power sector, including market analysis and forecasting.
5+ years of experience leveraging market modeling approaches and tools (e.g., PROMOD, Plexos, or any other Production Cost Models) and Power flow modeling tools (e.g., PSLF, PSSE, TARA etc.).
Experience within a consulting organization where the focus has been project planning, transmission planning, power flow analysis, data analytics, strategic analysis and GIS modeling.
Preferred Skills:
Master’s degree in engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative-focused field.
8+ years of experience in North American electric power sector, including market analysis and forecasting.
8+ years of experience leveraging market modeling approaches and tools (e.g., PROMOD, Plexos, or any other Production Cost Models) and Power flow modeling tools (e.g., PSLF, PSSE, TARA etc.).
Experience managing a team of technical analysts.
Knowledge of one of the following: ERCOT, PJM, ISONE, NYISO, MISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, and SERC.
Experience with financial analysis, asset valuation, or power plant development.
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.
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.
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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:
$118,730.00 - $201,840.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)Top Skills
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