Regulatory Advisor Energy And Utilities
Location : US Remote (Remote - Home office with occasional Travel) Preferred Locations : Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, or Virginia. (Note : regulatory experience in other states will also be considered)
Ready to make a difference? ICF is seeking a detail-oriented candidate to support clients and projects by providing information on state regulatory environments related to utility regulation, energy efficiency, demand response, flexible load management, distributed energy resources, smart grid services, electric vehicles, building electrification, decarbonization and GHG emission reductions. The candidate will advise on the implication of various state regulatory strategies and decisions, as well as support clients (internal and utilities) through participation in state Commission workgroups. The candidate may support clients by preparing filings, data request responses, comments and responses to workgroup information requests. The candidate will determine stakeholder, intervener positions and recommend how to counter positions contrary to the clients. Utility positions will need to be accurately and diplomatically represented in stakeholder meetings. The position may be focused on, but is not limited to, one or more of the following states : Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, or Virginia. [Note : regulatory experience in other states will also be considered] Why you will love working here :
- Quality of life : Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
- Investment of 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 (Ask your recruiter for more details!)
What you will be doing :
Advise and support clients and internal teams with utility regulatory related activities, in some cases acting as utility staff augmentation, on topics related to state utility regulation, energy efficiency, demand response, flexible load management, distributed energy resources, smart grid services, electric vehicles, building electrification, decarbonization and GHG emission reductionsParticipate in regulatory groups such as state Commission-led workgroups to gather information to inform a client's regulatory strategy and to represent the client as appropriate, as well as to support internal clients such as the program implementation areaDevelop and edit documents such as filings, data request responses, commentsCoordinate and facilitate internal client meetings and for utility groups to assist with regulatory strategy developmentShare within ICF gathered regulatory information to inform proposals and program implementationDevelop a plan and materials to expand ICF's regulatory advisory servicesOther duties as required to support our state regulatory advisory work nationally and provide direct support to leadership and the implementation teams as neededMust have a reliable vehicle for occasional local travel. Travel requirements are between 5% to 20% of the time. (reimbursement for mileage provided)What we need you to have (minimum qualifications) :
Bachelor's degree in (Business, Economics, Energy, Sustainability or related disciplines) (applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education)5+ years of full-time experience in directly relevant state regulatory affairs for utilitiesWhat we would prefer you to have :
Law degree with focus on retail energy policy regulations or state utility regulationsExperience working in a utility regulatory affairs or regulatory legal area?in one or more of the following states : Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, or Virginia. [Note : regulatory experience in other states will also be considered]Developed, supported development of utility filingsExperience with topics such as energy efficiency, load management, distributed energy resourcesDirect participation in Commission Hearings and experience as a workgroup memberExperience facilitating customer and / or utility stakeholder groupsProfessional Skills you will use :
Self-motivation with the ability to work independently, remotely, and on projects with dynamic timelinesExceptional interpersonal skills with strong outreach, written and oral communications, as well as the ability to interpret and summarize diverse stakeholder perspectives and positionsExcellent organizational and time management skillsAbility to work under strict deadlines and prioritize tasksAbility to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside utility clients, their stakeholders and state regulatory personnel including lawyersAbility to synthesize complex legal and regulatory information, think critically, make decisions in a fast-paced environment and effectively share information with non-expertsAbility to interpret state regulatory documents and legal positionsGreat business judgment and deep knowledge of the regulated electric and gas industry?including utilitiesProven skill set for in-depth analysis of energy policy and regulatory writingStrong relationships with utilities, state regulatory bodies and / or utility stakeholdersExcellent meeting facilitation skillsMust be experienced in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Teams and working with shared documentsWorking 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.