Biofuels Market Analyst

ICF; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Low Carbon Fuel Economic Analyst to join the Technical Advisory team in New Delhi, India. You will research and forecast biofuel markets, support model development for LCFS, RFS, CFR, and produce market reports for investors and policymakers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with global teams, development of subject-matter expertise, and client-facing consulting contributions, with opportunities to advance in modeling and project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Sciences or related disciplines with 2+ years energy industry experience or a Master’s degree with 1 year experience
• Experience programming in Python, Stata, Matlab, VBA or willingness to learn
• Close attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with a remote team

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain economic forecast models in the North American low carbon and renewable transportation fuel industry, focusing on LCFS, RFS, CFR
• Stay up to date on regulatory developments at state, provincial and federal levels
• Conduct thorough research on biofuel segments
• Author insightful market reports on biofuels and low carbon fuels
• Collaborate with multiple teams to gather high-quality client insights

Skills

Python

Stata

Matlab

VBA

R

Attention to detail

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Business/Environmental Policy

2+ years energy industry experience

Master's degree +1 year experience (preferred)

Tools

Python

Stata

Matlab

VBA

R

Job description

Description

ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) is a global consulting services company with over 9,000 full- and part-time employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.

Description

ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) is a global consulting services company with over 9,000 full- and part-time employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.

You will be a key team member of a client facing consulting team researching the economic dynamics of low carbon and renewable transportation fuels. This role is primarily focused on North American markets but include research on policies and market developments throughout the world. You will assist your team in developing and improving price forecasts for the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), the Canada Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) and other emerging compliance markets. Your knowledge and expertise concerning established fuels like renewable natural gas and renewable diesel as well as next-generation biofuels like sustainable aviation fuel and hydrogen will grow as you incorporate your research and quantitative analysis into thorough market reports. Your purpose in this research will be to support investors, developers, government agencies and non-profit organizations develop, construct, and maintain energy assets, and implement programs for today and the future.

To support our growth, we seek a Low Carbon Fuel Economic Analyst to work in our Technical Advisory line of business. The consultant will conduct market research, support forecast model development and write market reports in a collaborative team environment. Team membersat ICF have an opportunity to apply their experience and academic knowledge, gain exposure to major projects, and interact with experts and clients in the field, while building content knowledge and consulting skills.Team members advance in our consulting practice typically develop an area of special competence, with increasing responsibility for project management, modeling subject matter expertise, and client contact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain economic forecast models in the North American low carbon and renewable transportation fuel industry, particularly in the Renewable Fuel Standard, California Low Carbon Fuel Standard and the Canada Clean Fuel Regulations.
• Stay up to date on and analyze the economic implications of various regulatory developments at the state, provincial and federal levels.
• Conduct thorough research on various segments of the biofuel industry
• Author insightful and accurate market reports on the biofuel and low carbon fuel industry.
• Collaborate with numerous teams throughout ICF to gather highest quality expertise for client needs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’sDegreein Economics, Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Sciences or related disciplines and 2+ years of relevant energy industry experience or Master's degree plus 1 year of industry and or internship experience
• Experience programming in, Python, Stata, Matlab, VBA or willingness to learn
• Close attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with a remote team

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Advanced degree in Economics, Environmental Policy, Environmental Sciences,
• Biofuel and/or low carbon transportation fuel market experience
• Understanding of agriculture and other feedstock markets a plus
• Experience programming in R, Python, Matlab, or VBA
• Previous consulting experience
• Strong modeling skills

Professional Skills

• Collaboratively executes their work with oversight and input from peers, direct reports, and superiors
• Understands task expectations and how tasks fit in the overall project.
• Works collaboratively with project team and client to define and achieve established goals.
• Organizes written work in a manner that is clear, easy to follow, and tailored for the intended audience.

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.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

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 [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

New Delhi, India (II77)