Program Captain

Want to design and develop energy programs, and engage with industry leaders to save energy and improve performance? You can at ICF. We solve the most challenging issues facing the energy industry today while informing the future of global energy use.   

ICF is seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated candidate to support federal, state, and local government entities contingent upon contract award. Successful candidates will support the implementation of a high-profile, national technical assistance delivery program aimed at driving investments in energy-savings and energy system modernization at the state, local, Tribal, community, and institutional levels.

They will be part of the leadership team aimed and responding to technical assistance requests, reviewing and maintaining overall project scope, coordinating staffing needs across ICF and a large sub-contractor network, coordinating with subject matter experts, and working with teams of technical assistance providers around the country. They will collaborate with the rest of the leadership team and clients to develop national and regional strategies to continuously improve and evolve the delivery of quality technical assistance for the recipient organizations. 

This position may be remote or based in our Reston, VA headquarters office in a hybrid work environment. Candidates must be willing to work across CONUS time zones to accommodate client meetings preferences and requests. 

What will you be doing . . . 

• Coordinating with clients and other team members to develop local, regional, and national strategies to influence the market and increase participation in voluntary energy-related programs 

• Coordinating across task orders at the contract level on matter related to reporting, budget, QA/QC, and subcontractor TA provider network 

• Supporting TA recipient onboarding and ongoing support through TA project execution 

• Conducting research and analysis of related programs and policies 

• Assisting with project management tasks including project deliverables, program staffing, and budget management. 

• Developing communication, outreach, and training resources, including newsletters, case studies, website content, webinars, and in-person events 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, energy, urban planning, or related fields  

• 6+ years' experience in policy research and program implementation support.   

• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and contribute as a team player 
• Familiarity with energy-savings-related strategies and implementation.   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in similar fields. 

• Experience with programs run out of DOE’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs, including but not limited to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, Home Energy Rebates Program, or Building Codes support. 

• Experience of ENERGY STAR, DOE Better Buildings/Better Plants, LEED, and/or other efficiency/sustainability tools and program platforms. 

• Experience with the development/delivery of public-private voluntary partnership programs. 

• Experience working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software systems including Salesforce. 

• Experience writing reports, articles, case studies, or other communications materials. 

• Experience working with public sector entities or in the energy -related field. 

• Experience with project management tasks and terms, including developing work breakdown structures, key performance indicators, and milestones. 

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 Candidateaccommodation@icf.com for assistance.

Working at ICF

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: