WHAT WE NEED YOU TO HAVE (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS):

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy, Sustainability, Public Policy, Business or related field (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education)
• 5+ years of experience in project/program management in energy efficiency, utility programs, public sector and/or related experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check

WHAT WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS):

• Expertise in public sector energy efficiency
• Working knowledge of one building science
• Working knowledge of demand side management (DSM) programs
• Expertise in business management, strategic energy management, energy resources, or energy policy
• Industry certifications including, but not limited to: BPI, PMP, CEM
• Professional affiliations including, but not limited to: AESP, MEECA, MEEA, ACEEE, ASHRAE, or AEE
• Consulting experience within the public sector

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS YOU WILL USE:

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Collaborative approach to teamwork with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong management skills to help grow and lead team members
• Ability to establish influential partnerships at all levels
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

• Build industry relationships, provide insights to ensure that programs run efficiently and effectively and constantly respond to changing market conditions
• Act as a liaison with public agencies, understand trends and projections, and provide direction and insights to program teams
• Collaborate with regional and national ICF teams to provide national cohesiveness and bring efficiencies & best practices to your client’s programs
• Manage subcontractors and establish milestones and monitor adherence to program plans and schedules, identify program problems and develop solutions
• Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams, program costs and budgets, and monthly performance forecasting
• Overall management of utility program performance including financial management, contract deliverables, strategic planning, quality assurance, and operational efficiencies
• Manage program forecasts, goals and budgets
• Coordinate with client and other portfolio stakeholders to ensure all program objectives are met, and adjust as needed
• Day-to-day management of and collaboration with program team members
• Analyze market trends and technologies to enhance deployment opportunities for program advancement
• Must have a reliable vehicle for local travel. Requirements are up to 20% travel for meetings, conferences and other duties with Southern California. (reimbursement for mileage provided)