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You will be responsible for identifying opportunities for process improvements, sharing best practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and conducting thorough analyses of program operations.\nWhy you will love working here:\nQuality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance\nInvestment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities\nInvestment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan\n And many, many more ( Ask your recruiter for more details!)\nWhat you will be doing:\nWork as part of the energy efficiency team ensuring that the evaluation, implementation, and verification of utility-sponsored energy efficiency\nprojects are successfully executed.\nDevelop and share best practices across the team and organization.\nCollaborate with IT, Reporting, Marketing, and Customer Care teams.\nConduct analyses to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.\nAssist with processing incoming project applications.\nReview project application forms and submittals to ensure compliance with program policies and procedures.\nAssign project applications for further processing and review per program policies and procedures.\nAssist with customer and contractor inquiries.\nCoordinate quality control follow-up on project inspections and customer surveys as appropriate.\nWhat we need you to have (minimum qualifications):\nBachelor’s degree in a relevant field + 1 years of work experience or Associates degree with 3+ years of work experience.\nMust successfully pass a background check.\nCompensation: Although the posted range below is broader, this position is anticipated to offer a base salary in the $60,000 to $67,000 range. Actual compensation may vary based on the candidate’s location, experience, and other relevant factors.\nBot and Third-Party Applications\nPlease note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact  for assistance.\nWorking at ICF\nICF 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 theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.\nWe will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.\nReasonable 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  and we will be happy toassist. 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