Energy Markets Analyst-Natural Gas

We are looking for a motivated Analyst to join our Energy Advisory’s North American natural gas team. This team’s core mission involves the delivery of strategic insights to help our clients solve the world’s most pressing energy issues. As a team member you will have the opportunity to work with leading private and public sector clients across North America’s energy and natural gas industry. This involves supporting the development of ICF’s quarterly North American natural gas market forecast and working on client projects. The team’s consulting engagements cover a broad spectrum of the energy sector including utility planning, natural gas market fundamental analysis, infrastructure requirement studies, asset valuation, energy system planning, and financial analysis to provide advice on energy market trends, regulatory issues, and investments throughout North America.

As an Energy Markets Analyst, you will:

• Provide basic research and analysis on natural gas and power markets. Some of the ongoing work involves:

  
  

• Underground storage valuation

  
  

• Midstream infrastructure market need, peak day requirements, and cost evaluation

  
  

• Assessing the effect of policy on power and natural gas demand

  
  

• Support the ongoing development and maintenance of ICF’s globally recognized North American Gas Market Model (GMM) through research, modelling, and interpretation of outputs.

  
  

• Perform extensive quantitative analysis to support key strategic messaging on consulting assignments.

  
  

• Contribute to the client deliverables, including industry research, analysis, modelling, report writing, and presentations.

  
  

• Utilize independent thinking and problem solving to assist ICF’s client base in answering the most interesting and complicated energy market issues facing the industry.

  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree program in Economics, Energy Policy, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

  
  

• 1+ years’ prior experience in economics work, natural gas or energy markets, utility, regulatory sector, or related consulting work.

  
  

• Attention to detail, with well-developed problem-solving skills, thorough understanding of economic principles, and an ability to apply these principles to analysing and solving key client issues.

  
  

• Excellent oral communication, writing skills, and an ability and desire to prepare 'client ready' presentations.

  
  

• Strong outreach, organizational and self-motivation skills 

  
  

• Strong proficiency with office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, among other tools, plus a strong interest in applied economic research.

  
  

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Fundamental understanding of the natural gas and utilities business in North America, including resource development, midstream infrastructure, demand, and regulatory issues.

  
  

• Demonstrated experience with market assessments, forecasting, quantitative analysis and asset valuation, financial risk assessment, and quantitative methods.

  
  

• Presentation skills, including experience with presenting key concepts to clients. 

  
  

• Advanced data management skills and or proficiency in database software, statistical software, Excel macros, automation, or other programming experience. 

  
  

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.Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable 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 accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance atcandidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. 

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