Potential Studies Senior Analyst

The American Council For An Energy-Efficient Economy (Aceee) - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

About the position

Cadmus is seeking a Potential Studies Senior Analyst to join our Planning and Assessment Team. This role involves providing advanced analytic and strategic consulting services to energy companies, utilities, governments, and non-profit organizations. The successful candidate will develop methods for estimating demand-side management resource potential and produce detailed client deliverables to inform decision-making and resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead project tasks ensuring all deliverables meet Cadmus standards and are client-ready.
• Manage essential task activities including budget tracking and task planning.
• Communicate actively with project teams, providing constructive feedback and setting expectations.
• Maintain continuous communication with Cadmus Energy Services leadership and support teams regarding project health and status.
• Conduct research and analysis related to demand-side potential assessments and integrated resource planning across various technologies.
• Provide technical support in policy, economic, and technical exchanges with clients and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed reports and presentations of results, findings, methodologies, and data sources with actionable recommendations for clients.
• Participate in business development activities, including proposal development as a technical task lead.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in 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.
• Industry experience in utilities, energy efficiency, energy efficiency program planning, and/or resource planning.
• Direct experience working on or supporting demand-side management potential studies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong understanding of energy efficiency, demand response, solar, battery storage, electrification, and distributed energy resource potential studies.
• Experience in data analysis and interpretation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice-to-haves

• Master of Arts or Science in a relevant area of study.
• Prior experience managing, evaluating, or modeling demand response programs.
• Prior consulting experience with independent decision-making.
• Staff management and development experience.
• Business development experience.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with R or Python.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company paid disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) program.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Voluntary time off (VTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance program.
• Various bonus programs.