Manager/Senior Manager, Energy Markets Consulting

About the role

ICF is seeking a talented Manager/Senior Manager, Energy Markets Consulting to support our growing Energy, Development & Infrastructure (EDI) business. This role is ideal for professionals with 7+ years (Manager) or 10+ years (Senior Manager) of experience in U.S. power markets, energy economics, market forecasting, transaction support, or energy consulting.

As a Manager/Senior Manager, you will lead project teams delivering market analysis, price forecasts, asset valuations, transaction support, and strategic advisory services to a diverse client base including independent power producers, developers, utilities, infrastructure investors, private equity firms, lenders, data center developers, and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary consulting teams in the execution of power market studies, asset valuations, financing and M&A transaction support engagements, and strategic advisory projects.
• Oversee development of long-term energy, capacity, ancillary service, and REC price forecasts across major U.S. power markets.
• Ensure technical quality, commercial relevance, and timely delivery of client-facing work products.
• Review and provide guidance on power market modeling using PROMOD, PSLF, and other analytical tools.
• Present analyses and recommendations to executive-level client audiences.
• Develop and maintain trusted advisor relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts and emerging market sectors.
• Lead proposal development efforts, including scope definition, pricing, and staffing strategies.
• Support growth initiatives related to energy transition, battery storage, data centers, transmission, and power market investment activity.
• Represent ICF at industry conferences, client meetings, webinars, and other external forums.
• Develop deep expertise in power market fundamentals, market design, policy developments, transmission planning, resource adequacy, and emerging technologies.
• Publish white papers, market insights, presentations, and other thought leadership content.
• Contribute to enhancement of ICF's proprietary market forecasting models, databases, and analytical capabilities.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior consultants and analysts.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance development activities.
• Foster collaboration across market regions and technical disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Operations Research, Mathematics, Energy Systems, or a related quantitative field.
• Manager: 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Senior Manager: 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more major U.S. power markets including ERCOT, PJM, NYISO, ISO-NE, MISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, or SERC.
• Experience leading consulting engagements, analytical studies, or commercial evaluations related to energy markets.
• Experience managing client relationships and serving as a primary point of contact.
• Demonstrated success supporting business development, proposal efforts, or account growth initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (Economics, Finance, Engineering, Energy Systems, Operations Research, MBA, or related field).
• Experience with PROMOD®, PSLF, PLEXOS, Aurora, or similar market simulation tools.
• Understanding of project finance, M&A transactions, asset valuation, or investment decision support within the energy sector.
• Experience evaluating renewable energy, battery storage, transmission, and large-load opportunities.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools to improve productivity, automate workflows, and accelerate research.
• Proficiency with Python, R, SQL, or other analytical tools.
• Strong financial modeling capabilities.

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts to executive and non-technical audiences.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on client service and business growth.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Pay

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $98,614.00 - $202,850.00.