Mid-level Energy and Sustainability Outreach Specialist 

Reston, VA (or Other ICF office location) 

LOB/Portfolio: CET/EID/CIEP 

 

Want to be part of shaping the clean energy future that saves energy and greenhouse gas emissions?  Want to engage with states, local and Tribal governments, community organizations, and educational institutions as they make clean energy investments?  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 or in another U.S-based ICF office in a hybrid work environment. 

Successful candidates will support the implementation of a high-profile, national technical assistance delivery program aimed at driving investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy system modernization at the state, local, Tribal, community, and institutional levels. They will be part of a team that builds and maintains relationships with technical assistance recipients, reviews and updates technical assistance project scopes, coordinates with subject matter experts, collects and tracks project progress and milestones, and works with teams of technical assistance providers around the country. They will collaborate with the team and clients to develop national and regional strategies to continuously improve and evolve the delivery of quality technical assistance for the recipient organizations. 

What you will 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 and decarbonization programs 

Conducting outreach to sustainability managers within state, local, Tribal governments, and/or community-based or institutional organizations (e.g., K-12 schools, institutions of higher education) 

Supporting TA recipient onboarding and ongoing support through TA project execution 

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. 

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

What you need to have   

Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, energy, urban planning, or related fields  

6+ years' experience in policy research and program implementation support.   

Preferred Skills/Experience/Behaviors 

Master’s degree in similar fields 

Experience working with public sector entities or in the energy efficiency/renewable energy field 

Experience with project management tasks and terms, including developing work breakdown structures, key performance indicators, and milestones 

Experience writing reports, articles, case studies, or other communication materials 

Ability to work independently with clients 

Familiarity 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 

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

Experience working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software systems 

Familiarity with clean energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability programs, strategies and implementation.   

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Working at ICF

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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:

$65,820.00 - $111,894.00

Reston, VA (VA30)