Senior Consultant- DER/DSM Planning and Design

ICF; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 89,203 - 151,646; Full time

Job summary

A global advisory and technology services provider is seeking a Senior Consultant for DER/DSM Planning and Design. This remote role involves leading program designs for demand-side management, analyzing integration impacts, and supporting business development. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in energy consulting. The pay range is $89,203.00 - $151,646.00 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in energy consulting/utility programs.
• Hands-on experience with analytical tools, including coding-based analytics.
• Experience engaging with regulators and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead aspects of program design for DSM/DER portfolios.
• Analyze impacts of DER/DSM integration and adoption.
• Provide analytical and technical support to implementation teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy, economics, public policy, data science, or related field

Master’s degree (MA/MS/MEng) in a related field

Tools

Excel

Python

R

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Senior Consultant- DER/DSM Planning and Design

Remote – U.S. (Nationwide Remote Office)

Overview

Senior Consultant, Energy Consulting & Analytics (DER/DSM Planning and Design). IC F helps utilities and public agencies design, plan, and implement demand side management (DSM) and distributed energy resource (DER) initiatives, including energy efficiency, demand response / load management, electrification, and other DERs. The team is a leader in utility planning, program design, and program implementation analytics. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage with clients, support business development, and manage workstreams and projects as they grow.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead aspects of program design for DSM/DER portfolios (residential, commercial, and cross-cutting), including measure characterization, segmentation, incentive strategy, delivery models, and KPIs aligned to regulatory filings and cost-effectiveness tests.
• Analyze impacts of DER/DSM integration and adoption: translate load flexibility and electrification scenarios into actionable program and portfolio plans; partner with internal teams to assess program value (including locational value and other value streams) and real-world implementation considerations.
• Utilize, adapt, and extend ICF tools for new applications to support forecasting, benefit–cost analysis, program targeting, and scenario building.
• Provide analytical and technical support to implementation teams: calculator/model buildouts, data pipelines, dashboards, QA/QC, and evaluation support in collaboration with program delivery, IT, and data science teams.
• Advise on regulatory strategy: contribute to utility filing development and analysis, testimony support, stakeholder workshops, and responses to discovery around DSM/DER program portfolios.
• Contribute to the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff.
• Support business development: shape pursuits, develop solution approaches, and assist in writing compelling proposals; coordinate with practice leads and solution owners.
• Co-author reports and other client deliverables, journal articles, white papers and marketing pieces.
• Manage project workstreams: own scope, schedule, budget, risk/issue logs, and client communications; mentor junior staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy, economics, public policy, data science, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in energy consulting/utility programs including DSM program design, DER planning/integration, regulatory support, or program implementation analytics.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MA/MS/MEng) in a related field; strong writing and client-facing communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with analytical tools, including Excel and coding-based analytics tools (Python and R) or equivalent utility analytics stacks; proficiency with Excel and at least one of SQL/Python/R plus Power BI or similar BI tooling.
• Familiarity with DER technologies (heat pumps, water heating, storage, EV/managed charging, DR enablement), valuation (NPV/IRR, ISO market mechanisms), and utility cost–effectiveness; experience engaging with regulators and stakeholders.
• Experience building program design artifacts (logic models, savings algorithms, segmentation/targeting) and working knowledge of cost-effectiveness tests (e.g., TRC, UCT).
• Demonstrated project and resource management; experience in proposal development and client relationship support.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider. We combine expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a workplace where everyone can thrive. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Email [e-mail] for assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and used only to provide needed accommodations.

Pay Range - The pay range for this position (full-time) is $89,203.00 - $151,646.00, with final compensation determined by factors including experience, location, and contract provisions.