Job Description

Vice President, Southeast Sub-Region Lead - Utility Programs

Locations: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee

We are currently seeking a Vice President within our Utility Programs and Services (UPS) Division to act as a sub-region lead focused on managing and growing ICF’s utility business in our Southeast subregion. The successful candidate will manage our existing suite of integrated energy solutions across residential, commercial and industrial (C&I), and behavioral sectors including energy efficiency, demand response, electrification, smart grid, and renewable energy offerings; manage portfolio budgets and performance; build and strengthen relationships with clients; hire and mentor staff; design and implement program strategies and plans; as well as develop and execute internal strategies to further influence market adoption of ICF’s broader suite of products and services.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of developing and managing successful demand side management programs, proven experience maintaining strong senior-level client relationships, and successful leadership of large utility procurements. Additionally, the candidate should have experience in growing and developing internal staff, contributing to thought leadership, and supporting executive leadership initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to portfolio and program design, including identification, analysis and selection of appropriate energy efficiency measures and development of effective, integrated delivery strategies.

• Monitor legislative and regulatory proceedings within North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee to support client needs and adapt service offerings.

• Oversee director-level portfolio leads to ensure team maintains program implementation excellence and achieves all contractual requirements.

• Oversee program evaluation, including analysis, data collection and reporting.

• Provide resource management, quality control, and budget accountability to maximize efficiencies and client satisfaction.

• Manage financial metrics and performance for the sub-region.

• Collaborate with internal cross-cutting teams such as operations, IT, marketing, and customer care to drive consistency, innovation, best practices, and operational efficiencies across the organization.

• Build and maintain client and industry relationships while driving businesses towards the implementation of energy performance improvements leveraging existing market knowledge and proven energy efficient technologies.

• Develop and implement long-term business plans for growing energy work in the Southeast region while supporting the Eastern region and UPS broadly.

• Manage a multi-functional project team comprised of technical and marketing specialists (ICF internal staff and subcontractors) to ensure timely and professional completion of all tasks and achieve specific program goals.

• Manage remote and in-house team members; staff will consist of portfolio leads, program managers, energy analysts, engineers, marketers, account and trade managers, communication specialists, data analysts, and technical trainers.

• Provide support in the development of new products, technical tools and resources, and innovative offerings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (Concentration in Engineering or Energy Resources, Sciences, Policy, Business)

• 10 + years of experience developing and managing successful energy efficiency and demand side management programs for utilities, state energy offices, state/local governments, regional non-profits, or corporate organizations, with specific expertise focused on the commercial and industrial sectors.

• 5+ years of experience with the residential, C&I, and behavioral sectors with related energy efficient, electrification, and renewable technologies.

• Experience providing quality control and budget accountability.

• Management experience of multi-client portfolio of programs and multi-disciplinary teams including subcontractors and strategic partners.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Master's degree (Engineering, Energy Resources, Sciences, Policy, Business)

• An understanding of energy management, regulatory planning and policy, program/portfolio design, account management, and engineering.

• Industry certifications, professional affiliations, and publications.

• Knowledge of energy efficiency and demand management policies and specifically the Southeast utility and regulatory market.

• Knowledge of distributed energy resources, water efficiency, sustainability, and integrated resource issues.

• Experience managing consulting projects for electric and gas utilities or public benefit agencies, or for the Department of Energy, Federal Energy and Regulatory Commission, or Environmental Protection Agency.

• Experience with implementation of corporate energy management programs and continuous improvement standards (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO 50001).

Professional Skills:

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to multi-task with multi-disciplinary teams in a collaborative environment.

• Sound business ethics, including protection of proprietary and confidential information.

• Proven track record of financial management and oversight.

• Experience with partnerships, subcontractor management, business development, and sales in the energy industry.

• Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.

• Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a collaborative attitude.

• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).

• Ability to be flexible to handle multiple priorities.

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 employerTogether, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEOpolicy.

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 email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and 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. 

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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. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com Weare dedicated to providingthe 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

$192,171.00 - $326,691.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)