Program Captain
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Job description
Want to design and develop energy programs, and engage with industry leaders to save energy and improve performance? 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 support federal, state, and local government entities contingent upon contract award. Successful candidates will support the implementation of a high-profile, national technical assistance delivery program aimed at driving investments in energy-savings and energy system modernization at the state, local, Tribal, community, and institutional levels.
They will be part of the leadership team aimed and responding to technical assistance requests, reviewing and maintaining overall project scope, coordinating staffing needs across ICF and a large sub-contractor network, coordinating with subject matter experts, and working with teams of technical assistance providers around the country. They will collaborate with the rest of the leadership team and clients to develop national and regional strategies to continuously improve and evolve the delivery of quality technical assistance for the recipient organizations.
This position may be remote or based in our Reston, VA headquarters office in a hybrid work environment. Candidates must be willing to work across CONUS time zones to accommodate client meetings preferences and requests.
What will you be doing . . .
- Coordinating with clients and other team members to develop local, regional, and national strategies to influence the market and increase participation in voluntary energy-related programs
- Coordinating across task orders at the contract level on matter related to reporting, budget, QA/QC, and subcontractor TA provider network
- Supporting TA recipient onboarding and ongoing support through TA project execution
- Conducting research and analysis of related programs and policies
- Assisting with project management tasks including project deliverables, program staffing, and budget management.
- Developing communication, outreach, and training resources, including newsletters, case studies, website content, webinars, and in-person events
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, energy, urban planning, or related fields
- 6+ years' experience in policy research and program implementation support.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and contribute as a team player
- Familiarity with energy-savings-related strategies and implementation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in similar fields.
- Experience with programs run out of DOE’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs, including but not limited to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, Home Energy Rebates Program, or Building Codes support.
- Experience of ENERGY STAR, DOE Better Buildings/Better Plants, LEED, and/or other efficiency/sustainability tools and program platforms.
- Experience with the development/delivery of public-private voluntary partnership programs.
- Experience working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software systems including Salesforce.
- Experience writing reports, articles, case studies, or other communications materials.
- Experience working with public sector entities or in the energy -related field.
- Experience with project management tasks and terms, including developing work breakdown structures, key performance indicators, and milestones.
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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 theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEOpolicy.
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 withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto 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 orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at . Weare dedicated to providingthe 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:
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