Description **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 reductions  + Participate 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 area  + Develop and edit documents such as filings, data request responses, comments  + Coordinate and facilitate internal client meetings and for utility groups to assist with regulatory strategy development  + Share within ICF gathered regulatory information to inform proposals and program implementation  + Develop a plan and materials to expand ICF’s regulatory advisory services  + Other duties as required to support our state regulatory advisory work nationally and provide direct support to leadership and the implementation teams as needed  + Must 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 utilities **What we would prefer you to have:  ** + Law degree with focus on retail energy policy regulations or state utility regulations  + Experience 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 filings   + Experience with topics such as energy efficiency, load management, distributed energy resources  + Direct participation in Commission Hearings and experience as a workgroup member  + Experience facilitating customer and/or utility stakeholder groups **Professional Skills you will use: ** + Self-motivation with the ability to work independently, remotely, and on projects with dynamic timelines  + Exceptional interpersonal skills with strong outreach, written and oral communications, as well as the ability to interpret and summarize diverse stakeholder perspectives and positions  + Excellent organizational and time management skills  + Ability to work under strict deadlines and prioritize tasks  + Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside utility clients, their stakeholders and state regulatory personnel including lawyers   + Ability to synthesize complex legal and regulatory information, think critically, make decisions in a fast-paced environment and effectively share information with non-experts  + Ability to interpret state regulatory documents and legal positions  + Great business judgment and deep knowledge of the regulated electric and gas industry including utilities + Proven skill set for in-depth analysis of energy policy and regulatory writing  + Strong relationships with utilities, state regulatory bodies and/or utility stakeholders  + Excellent meeting facilitation skills  + Must be experienced in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Teams and working with shared documents  **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 their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) policy. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email  Candidateaccommodation@icf.com  and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.  Read more about  workplace discrimination righ t s or our benefit offerings which are included in the  Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. **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 or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at  candidateaccommodation@icf.com . We are 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: $89,203.00 - $151,646.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)