ICF is seeking a talented consultant to support our growing team and client base in the area of power markets advisory consulting. Professionals with 5-7 years of experience in US power market analysis/forecasting/economics are ideal candidates for the role.
As a Senior Consultant, you will be responsible for leading a team of analysts to develop and defend power price forecasts, power plant proformas and financial projections using grid software models (e.g. PROMOD, PSLF, TARA etc.), 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, ISO-NE, NYISO, MISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, and SERC, with specialized teams serving each region.
Key Responsibilities:
•Lead a dedicated team of analysts to perform detailed energy market modelling 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 a diverse 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
Basic Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative-focused field. Candidates majoring in other fields must clearly demonstrate equivalent quantitative aptitude
•5+ years of work experience in North American electric power sector, including market analysis, Power Flow studies and forecasting
•Experience with a minimum of one of the following: ERCOT, PJM, ISONE, NYISO, MISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, and SERC
•Deep familiarity with market modeling approaches and tools (e.g. PROMOD, PSLF, etc.)
•Strong written and oral communication skills
•Strong capabilities in Microsoft Office
•Experience independently conducting and supervising technical analysis
Preferred Skills:
•Master’s degree in any of the aforementioned fields or closely related areas
•Consulting background preferred. However, other experience with financial analysis, asset valuation, or power plant development is a plus
•Business development and managerial experience
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.At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable 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 accommodations that involve 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.
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