Job Title: Senior Energy Efficiency Research Analyst
Company offering job: City of Tacoma
Job Description: Tacoma Power Management is seeking a talented and driven individual to join its Resource Planning & Analytics team. As an Energy Efficiency Research Analyst, you will help navigate Tacoma Power’s path into the future through rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis of customer energy programs. This is a time of unprecedented change for electric utilities. New technologies, clean energy policies and changing markets are shifting the energy landscape and presenting new opportunities and challenges for utilities. Despite all of these changes, one thing remains constant: Tacoma Power will need to make sure it can keep the lights on and keep rates low. Your work will be instrumental in ensuring that we can continue to provide customers with clean, low-cost and reliable power for years to come, regardless of what the future holds.
In this role you will:
Design research studies: Employ advanced knowledge of statistical methodologies and rigorous evaluation techniques to develop evaluation designs and data collection strategies (survey design, etc.).
Analyze data: Use code-based statistical language to filter, clean and analyze data from a variety of internal and external data sources. Provide meaningful explanation of results.
Conduct economic analysis: Using findings from statistical analyses, conduct economic analysis to inform recommendations.
Advise: Serve as subject matter expert within areas of expertise and provide technical guidance and support to team and staff in other groups. Present findings and recommendations to internal staff, executives and public utility board.
Collaborate: Work closely with program implementers. Contribute your ideas to the team. Participate in discussions in regional forums.
Qualifications
Minimum Education*
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or directly related field such as Finance or Business Administration.
Minimum Experience*
2 years of experience in statistical analysis, forecasting, or financial/operational modeling.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
None
*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education
Knowledge & Skills
Desired Knowledge & Skills:
Strong investigative and exploratory skills
Experience with script-based data analysis tools (Python, R, etc.)
Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely
Advanced degree in Economics, Finance, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering or related field
Previous experience successfully leading research projects and/or impact evaluations
Excellent writing and communication skills
Knowledge of energy efficiency, demand response and/or energy policy is helpful but not necessary
For more information: Apply
Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.
Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.
Please note: We are not an E-Verify employer.
Please apply at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tacoma/jobs/4521452/senior-energy-efficiency-research-analyst?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs