Operations Coordinator

ICF; Columbia (AL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF seeks an Operations Coordinator in Columbia, MD on a hybrid schedule to support utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs. You will review project forms, ensure policy compliance, and assist customers and contractors while collaborating with IT, Reporting, Marketing and Customer Care teams.

The role offers opportunities to build technical and consulting skills, learn best practices, and contribute to impactful energy solutions through cross-functional teamwork and data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate degree with minimum 2 years of work experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Preferred: degree in Energy, Environmental Studies, Business Admin or related fields.
• Knowledge of the utility market and energy efficiency programs.
• Experience with SharePoint Lists and Power Automate.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation, implementation, and verification of energy efficiency projects.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance on energy efficient technologies.
• Develop and share best practices across the team.
• Collaborate with IT, Reporting, Marketing, and Customer Care teams.
• Analyze trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with processing incoming project applications.
• Review project forms to ensure policy compliance.
• Assign applications for further processing per program rules.
• Assist with customer and contractor inquiries.
• Coordinate quality control follow-up on inspections and surveys.

Skills

Application review

Compliance tracking

Team collaboration

Documentation and process improvement

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power Automate

SharePoint Lists

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Title: Operations Coordinator

Location: Columbia, MD- Hybrid schedule

The Operations Coordinator, Program Operations supports the implementation of ICF's utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs, with a focus on commercial building systems and energy-efficient technologies. This entry-level role plays a crucial part in ensuring the efficient and effective management of energy and environmental programs by reviewing documentation for compliance, responding to customer and contractor inquiries, identifying opportunities for process improvements, sharing best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This position offers opportunities to build technical and consulting skills, gain exposure to major initiatives, and contribute to impactful energy solutions. By leveraging ICF's deep understanding of client needs and emerging technologies, the Coordinator helps deliver high-quality services that support energy efficiency goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of the energy efficiency team ensuring that the evaluation, implementation, and verification of utility-sponsored energy efficiency projects are successfully executed.

• Provide technical assistance, training, and guidance on energy efficient technologies and practices to participants in utility-sponsored programs.

• Develop and share best practices across the team and organization.

• Collaborate with IT, Reporting, Marketing, and Customer Care teams.

• Conduct analyses toidentifytrends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.

• Assistwith processing incoming project applications.

• Review project application forms and submittals to ensure compliance with program policies and procedures.

• Assign project applications for further processing and reviewperprogrampolicies and procedures.

• Assistwith customer and contractor inquiries.

• Coordinate quality control follow-up on project inspections and customer surveys asappropriate.

Skills

• Application review and compliance tracking

• Team collaboration and stakeholder communication

• Process documentation and improvement

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Excel

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving

• Effective written and verbal communication

• Data analysis and reporting

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree orAssociatesdegree withminimumof2 years of work experience.

• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Energy, Environmental Studies, Business Admin or related fields preferred.

• Knowledge of the utility market (specifically energy efficiency, demand response, and distributed energy resource programs and markets).

• Experience interacting with business owners, representatives and other key stakeholders.

• Experience with advanced Microsoft data software such as SharePoint Lists and Power Automate

• Strong time management, communication, and organization skills.

• Outstanding analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Compensation: Although the posted range below is broader, this position is anticipated to offer a base salary in the $55,000 to $57,000 range. Actual compensation may vary based on the candidate’s location, experience, and other relevant factors.

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 their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

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 with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

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 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 accommodation that involves 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.

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:

$55,665.00 - $94,631.00

Columbia, MD (MD12)