Potential Studies Senior Analyst

Overview

What You’ll Be Doing

Cadmus seeks a senior analyst with experience in energy industry/demand side management resource planning and potential studies to join our Planning and Assessment Team. The Energy Division at Cadmus provides advanced analytic and strategic consulting services to energy companies, utilities, governments, and non-profit organizations. We are looking for smart, creative, intellectually curious, and flexible people who enjoy working on technical challenges, have experience conducting potential studies and an understanding of utility planning, preferably in a consulting environment.

The selected candidate will support projects involving estimating demand-side management resource potential that energy clients can use to inform short-term program and long-term resource planning decisions. They will support projects from start to finish, including conducting quantitative analysis, collaborating across project teams, and contributing to written reports and presentations. They will have the opportunity to work on/support multiple projects at the same time and broaden their knowledge of clean energy and the utility sector.

As a Senior Analyst on the Planning and Assessment team, a successful candidate will have:

• An understanding of the technical and analytical processes required to estimate demand side management potential
• Proven experience with energy efficiency, demand response, solar PV, battery storage, building electrification, electric vehicles, decarbonization, and/or combined heat and power resources
• Some analytical experience with one or more of the following: strategic program planning, policy analysis, market research, advanced analytics and modeling, engineering, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation
• Excellent task management skills including leading technical analyses, interacting with clients and stakeholders, interpreting the results of your analyses, and collaborating with staff across a range of disciplines
• Experience presenting research findings in reports, client presentations, or analytical models

Who We Are

Cadmus is a technology-empowered strategic consulting firm with more than 1,300 experts dedicated to serving government, commercial, and non-governmental organizations worldwide. We help our clients achieve their goals and drive lasting, impactful changes by leveraging transformative digital solutions and unparalleled expertise across domains.

At Cadmus, we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. As a member of our team, you'll collaborate with leading experts to support our clients across the globe. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and ample opportunities for professional growth. 

Join Cadmus. Together, we are strengthening society and the natural world. For more information, visit www.cadmusgroup.com.

Responsibilities

Characterize energy efficiency and demand response impacts on a per home or building basis, coordinate meetings with a wide variety of clean-energy stakeholders, write-up research findings for published and un-published papers, develop innovative approaches to solving clean energy challenges, conduct secondary research about emerging energy storage systems, or present your work to external or internal parties.

Planning and Assessment Research 

• Conduct research and analysis related to demand-side potential assessments and integrated resource planning across a range of technologies including energy efficiency (e.g., efficient HVAC, water heating, lighting, and plug load equipment), building electrification, demand response, EVs, solar, battery storage, combined heat and power, and emerging technologies
• Lead or provide subject matter input to inform data analytics and modeling
• Build or run models and analysis to assess demand side management potentials and integrated resource planning at all levels and across a range of technologies and program interventions
• Provide technical support in policy, economic, and technical exchanges with clients, project stakeholders, internal staff, and other decision-makers
• Synthesize research findings and analysis outcomes to derive insights relevant to client objectives
• Develop detailed reports and presentations, clearly articulating findings, methodologies, and data sources, and actionable recommendations

Project Task Management

• Provide active task leadership including ensuring all deliverables meet Cadmus standards and exceed client expectations
• Lead or oversee essential task management activities including budget tracking, task planning, and team collaboration
• Work closely and actively communicate with project manager, other team members, and clients to accomplish project goals; provide clear and consistent communications on tasks and raise any concerns or issues before they become problems, provide and receive constructive feedback, and manage expectations
• Communicate with support teams, including accounting, accounts payable, contracts, and operations regarding the health and status of all projects and tasks
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and clients, in varying time zones

Business Development

• Support the development and execution of business development activities, including proposals
• Nurture and build existing client relationships as a task lead
• Build Cadmus reputation through conference presentations and papers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of study such as mechanical or environmental engineering, economics, statistics, mathematics, environmental studies, or other quantitative social science
• At least 5 years of experience managing or leading research or planning projects that include both qualitative and quantitative techniques
• Direct experience working on or supporting demand-side management potential studies
• Industry experience in utilities, energy efficiency, energy efficiency program planning, and/or resource planning
• Demonstrated ability and experience managing multiple tasks
• Demonstrated understanding of concepts related to energy efficiency, DR, solar, battery storage, electrification, and distributed energy resource potential studies
• Experience in data analysis and interpretation
• Experience with task planning and budget tracking
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complicated issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Arts or Science in a relevant area of study such as mechanical or environmental engineering, economics, statistics, mathematics, environmental studies, or other quantitative social science
• Prior experience managing, evaluating, or modeling demand response programs
• Prior consulting experience working independently to make decisions
• Experience with staff management and development
• Business development experience
• Intermediate to advanced skills with R and/or Python

Additional Information:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Perm Resident or U.S. Citizen.

Based on eligibility and job status, Cadmus offers an excellent benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) program, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, voluntary time off (VTO), tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance program, other optional benefits and various bonus programs.

The minimum starting salary for this position is $70,000. The actual salary may be higher and will be determined by several factors, including relevant work experience, education, skills, and market competitiveness.

We value the critical role safety and health protocols contribute to everyone’s success at Cadmus and work together to align and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health mandates to ensure a safe and valuable work environment.  

Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Learn more about Cadmus by visiting our website at:  http://www.cadmusgroup.com