Senior Technical Specialist

ICF; United States; Remote; USD 81,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Volunteer opportunities

Donation matching

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Senior Technical Specialist in the Los Angeles area with CA remote flexibility to support demand-side management and electrification programs in Southern California.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with program implementation, operations, IT, engineering, and reporting teams, plus leading client and management presentations and CPUC reporting tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field and 4+ years in program tracking, reporting and KPI data presentation.
• Strong reporting skills with KPI data for senior management.
• Experience with energy efficiency or utility programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop common reporting templates from diverse data sources.
• Collect KPI data from multiple stakeholders and format for reporting.
• Compile data into standardized templates for internal and client reports.
• Present formal reports to senior management and clients.
• Support CPUC reporting and data requests from evaluators and regulators.
• Maintain program databases; perform data quality reviews.
• Assist with interpretation of client and regulatory guidance for reporting.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

Python

VBA

SQL

Salesforce

KPI reporting

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Physical Sciences/Computer Science/Statistics/Economics/Energy/Environmental Studies

Master’s degree in Engineering/Physical Sciences/Computer Science/Statistics/MBA/Economics/Energy/Environmental Studies

Tools

CEDARS reporting system

eTRM/TRMs

Salesforce (as a tool)

Job description

Senior Technical Specialist

Location – CA Remote (Los Angeles Metro Area)

The Senior Technical Specialist will support our demand-side management teams on the delivery of energy efficiency and electrification programs in Southern California. The Senior Technical Specialist will work closely with a cross-functional team including program implementation, operations, IT, engineering, and reporting personnel. This position will actively participate in client and management level reporting, including leading presentations to clients and management. The position also supports the more detailed CPUC reporting requirements as directed by program and/or engineering groups and is critical in assisting the administration of energy efficiency and electrification programs.

Why you will love working here:

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
• Investment in the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many, many more

What you will do:

• Develop common reporting templates that leverage varying data to create uniform results for regular and ad hoc reporting needs
• Collect energy efficiency / electrification reporting and KPI data from multiple stakeholders in varying formats
• Compile data into common reporting templates
• Present formal reports to internal and client facing senior management
• Track and support recurring energy measure calculation updates
• Help maintain program databases, incorporating fixes and enhancements and performing periodic reviews for data consistency and accuracy
• Review reports and presentations by third parties
• Assist with the interpretation and implementation of client and regulatory guidance related to reporting
• Contribute to and coordinate responses to data requests from third-party evaluators and support internal data requests
• Work with other stakeholders to support CPUC level reporting including compiling data, generating reports and submitting the reports
• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel in the Los Angeles, CA metro area up to 10% of the time for meetings and events

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Administration, Economics, Energy, Environmental Studies or related subjects (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education)
• 4+ years experience with program tracking, reporting and presenting KPI data to senior management

What we would like you to have (preferred skills):

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Computer Science, Statistics, MBA, Economics, Energy, Environmental Studies or related subjects
• Experience in the utility or energy industry and knowledge of energy efficiency measures and technology
• Understanding of programs promoting Demand Side Management, Energy Efficiency, Electrification and Demand Response
• Knowledge of sustainable building practices and technologies
• Demonstrated familiarity with California deemed and custom project requirements
• Demonstrated familiarity with CEDARS reporting system
• Demonstrated familiarity developing and writing code with scripting and programming languages such as Python, VBA, R, and /or SQL
• Familiarity with using the eTRM or other TRMs
• Experience creating Power BI dashboards and/or developing advanced MS Excel workbooks using macros, VBA code and complex data structures to generate reports
• Demonstrated experience using relational databases such as Salesforce

Professional skills you will use:

• Microsoft certificate(s) including: Microsoft Office Specialist, Microsoft Excel Expert, Microsoft PowerPoint Associate, Microsoft PowerBI Certificate and/or Microsoft PowerBi Data Analyst Certificate
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and exercise independent judgment
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to carry out oral and written instructions thoroughly
• Ability to engage with multiple stakeholders in both public and private settings and negotiate outcomes
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
• Interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude

Bot and Third-Party Applications

Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact [e-mail] for assistance.

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 theirexpertiseand 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 withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please [e-mail] we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more about workplace discrimination rightsor our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.

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 orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail]. Weare 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:

$81,147.00 - $137,949.00

California Remote Office (CA99)