DescriptionJob DescriptionRegulatory Advisor - California Energy and DecarbonizationLocation: Los Angeles, CA (preferred) or Remote California (with travel to Los Angeles office)Ready to make a difference?As the Regulatory Manager you will be responsible for actively engaging in the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) regulation and legislation processes on behalf of ICFs clients that include investor owned and municipal utilities, Regional Energy Networks (RENs) and Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs). You will use your exceptional experience and skills in relationship building and advocacy as well as your great business judgment, and deep knowledge of the regulated utility industry (ideally with demand-side management and/or ongoing energy and delivery transformation experience in the California) to keep our clients informed and to advocate on their behalf.If you are passionate about energy, energy efficiency and climate change and are a successful relationship builder, policy advocate, and persuasive written and oral communicator with strong critical thinking skills and have worked in a similar role in the energy industry or another regulated industry you may be a great fit to join our team.Why you will love working here:
Our Purpose: To build a more prosperous and resilient world for all
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:
Analyze California energy regulatory information including filings, public utility commission orders, testimony, hearings on topics such as rate cases, DSM programs, tariffs to inform design of programs and pricing strategies.
Observe and document regulatory proceedings, participate in forums that inform utility planning and actions, and work closely to engage government officials, regulators, and stakeholders to remove obstacles and promote policies to advance our clients business.
Establish strong relationships with regulatory staff to influence regulation, legislation, portfolio design, program selection, budgets, and savings potential
Be a public spokesperson for ICF and our clients at industry associations, conferences, and other external meetings.
Work with industry and stakeholder partners to grow and/or defend the overall market for demand-side management, distributed energy resources, and electrification in California.
Support sales planning process by analyzing program budgets and cycles to inform strategic planning and resourcing.
Develop and maintain a regulatory calendar to inform sales and capture efforts.
What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):
BA/BS in government, policy, economics, business, environment/energy or related degree
5+ years of work experience in energy efficiency, utilities, or regulatory affairs (or relevant field)
What we would like you to have:
Advanced degree in related field
3+ years of direct experience in a similar role
Experience in the utility industry preferred
You are an exceptional written and oral communicator
You are detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and have strong political instincts
You bring solutions to complex problems and can convince others to adopt your vision
You are a relationship builder and connector
You enjoy working outside of a defined swim lane and proactively dig into projects with focus
You have strong relationships with California utilities, regulatory bodies, and/or utility industry stakeholders
You function well in a fast-paced, team-focused environment where you need to build consensus across multiple departments
Working at ICFICF 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 an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. 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 & AA policy (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .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 here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process (http://careers.icf.com/us/en/accommodations) .Read more about workplace discrimination rights , the Pay Transparency Statement (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf) , or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity)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:$96,367.00 - $163,825.00California Remote Office (CA99)
