About the role#
Join the Strategic Enablement & Emerging Solutions team as a Research & Analysis Intern. You will support multiple workstreams within the utility programs practice. This 10-week internship provides hands-on experience in market research, data analysis, and industry strategy. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build skills in project management, communication, and teamwork while gaining exposure to client interactions.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with domain leads to support ongoing tasks and ad-hoc needs.
- Conduct research and analysis on utility programs, emerging energy technologies, distributed energy resources, virtual power plants, and electrification.
- Create dashboards, presentations, and visualizations to support business strategy.
- Support product development and commercialization initiatives for energy solutions.
- Assist with business development, proposal support, and strategic planning.
- Synthesize complex information into concise summaries and recommendations.
What you'll need#
- At least 30 completed college-level credit hours.
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Energy, Sustainability, Engineering, Economics, Business, Data Analytics, Public Policy, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or Marketing.
- US citizenship and residency.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with data analytics and visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Excel Power Query.
- Experience using AI-enabled productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT.
- Strong analytical, time management, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Preferred: Completed bachelor's degree with enrollment in a master's program or 9 completed credits in graduate coursework.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027 (starting early June).
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Locations: Reston, Virginia or New York, New York.
- Compensation: $23 per hour for undergraduate interns and $28 per hour for graduate interns.
- Employment: Full-time.
About ICF
ICF is a global consulting and technology firm founded in 1969. Based in Reston, Virginia, the company employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people. It provides services across sectors including energy, health, environment, and cybersecurity. The firm assists clients with digital transformation and IT modernization projects.
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