Decarbonization Project Manager (Public Sector)
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DescriptionWe are looking for a **Decarbonization Project Manager** who will provide leadership for a growing practice in the sustainability field. This position has a strong focus on greenhouse gas accounting, planning GHG emission reduction opportunities and assisting federal, commercial, andstate and local clients with efforts to advance organizational sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a relevant and strong technical background and expertise in sustainability and GHG management, personnel management and leadership skills, and an eye towards work quality, such that they can both manage and provide technical leadership on projects and proposals. This position will be to primarily support a team of project directors in ICF's climate business and has ample opportunity for growth.ICF is at the forefront of preparing leading-edge technical and policy analyses, identifying viable market solutions, building real-world management tools, and implementing programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In climate change and environmental markets, ICF has advised more than 30 governments and international institutions and served more than 60 companies in the FT Global 500. We develop emissions inventories and carbon footprints; conduct greenhouse gas mitigation policy analyses; assist clients with offset and carbon credit projects; support organizational sustainability; assess the performance of global programs (e.g., climate funds, multilateral development banks), and identify ways they could improve; and support federal, state, local, international, and private sector clients on analyses related to climate change impacts and vulnerabilities, among other service offerings. We offer our clients around the globe unparalleled analytical, policy, and business management services.**What you'll be doing...**+ **Project Management and Execution:** Drive successful execution of projects through day-to-day activities, working closely with a team of project directors; understand clients' current and emerging needs and deliver innovative and efficient services. Serve as project manager or task lead. Develop and execute work plans, direct teams of support staff, and perform quality assurance for work products such that they are ready for client delivery with minimal additional editing. The mix of projects and clients will depend on success and is expected to evolve over time. In total, approximately 85% of time will be devoted to project work at the onset.+ **Program Growth:** Collaborate with project directors and other colleagues to identify emerging trends in the decarbonization space. As examples, grant funding opportunities, green bank financing, renewable energy deployment program design, and regulatory developments to tailor ICF's service offerings to client needs.+ **Opportunity Capture and Proposal Development:** Responsible for understanding emerging needs in the practice area, positioning ICF for success through client capture conversations, persuasive proposal writing and technical approach development. Work across a team of staff to pull together high-quality proposals, reflecting ICF's experience and technical skills.**Minimum Qualifications**+ Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Environmental or other Sciences, Environmental Management, Engineering, Economics, Public Policy or related subjects+ 5+ years of relevant experience including 2 years of project management experience+ Experience in supporting the public sector, specifically with decarbonization/sustainability efforts. Consulting experience preferred.+ Knowledge of carbon accounting protocols, climate change mitigation, and relevant regulatory or policy programs**Additional Skills**+ Outstanding oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate complex climate information to non-scientists to inform decision making processes+ Experience working with and leading multi-disciplinary teams+ Be organized, detail-oriented, and have the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects+ Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)**Preferred Qualifications**+ Experience with greenhouse gas accounting and planning+ Experience quantifying emission reduction scenarios+ Experience implementing relevant programs or policies**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 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 ( .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. 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( 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:$76,848.00 - $130,642.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)