Research and Analysis Manager

2 weeks ago


Oakland, United States Energy Solutions - USA Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we've harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.

Energy Solutions is hiring a research and analysis champion who thrives on creating positive environmental impact through collecting, analyzing, and presenting quantitative and qualitative research on national energy management initiatives, developments, and trends, including Energy Solutions' offerings and those of our competitors. The Research and Analysis Manager will play a pivotal role in defining the analysis of both internal and researched data, ultimately driving the success and scope of our environmental impact.

The Research and Analysis (R&A) Manager leads the R&A team, including supervision of the Market Research Associate, and reports directly to the Vice President of the Growth Management and Strategy department. On a daily basis, the R&A Manager contributes individual research and organizes internal companywide metrics and analyses and directs the efforts of the Market Research Associate, who primarily focuses on market and client research. Additionally, this role ideates new research and collaborations, supports the R&A team's continued education and training, and incorporates R&A team findings into competitive proposals and client engagements. This role supports companywide consistency by collaborating internal stakeholders including Managers, Directors, and Vice Presidents in the following teams: Growth Management & Strategy, Business Development, Business Strategy, Operations, Emerging Tech, Energy Efficiency, Engineering, Distributed Energy Resources, and Policy & Ratings.

The Research & Analysis Manager is a unique role, influencing a very exciting industry in partnership with a dynamic and passionate team in a positive and supportive culture. We are seeking an individual who is driven to not only search for information and present data in a way that tells a story. A successful R&A Manager is excited about data, hungry to learn, fearlessly tenacious, very quick at what they do, exceedingly curious, confident juggling multiple priorities, independent, assertive, and driven to help others and share insights – all of which are common traits of the most successful contributors at Energy Solutions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Manage the Research and Analysis Team's workload and prioritize activities to ensure delivery of high-quality deliverables to meet internal and external deadlines
  • Provide guidance, performance feedback, and mentorship for a team of proven performers
  • Review processes and procedures, identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Develop a strong understanding of Energy Solutions' products and services to effectively respond to both internal and external client requests for content revision or clarification
  • Analyze Energy Solutions' market to inform business development and opportunities for expansion
  • Maintain a central repository of Energy Solutions' internal metrics for the purposes of marketing and business development
  • Foster collaboration and communication among data teams and business development teams across the company
  • Synthesize complex information into concise and clear content for internal distribution for a variety of stakeholders using reports and dashboards in Salesforce, Tableau, and Excel
  • Advise internal and external clients and advocate on behalf of clients to more senior management, identifying approaches that meet clients' needs as well as those of the organization
  • Contribute content for competitive client proposals.
  • Provide support to drive account management plans and strategy

Minimum qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree in business administration, energy and environmental science, or a related field and minimum of 5 years of work experience in one or more of the following areas: energy efficiency programs, demand response, distributed generation, utility program implementation and design
  • Advanced understanding of the energy efficiency industry and regulatory environment, consulting, and project management
  • Strong technical written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent computer and database skills, especially Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Experience with Slack, SharePoint, Salesforce, and Tableau a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed technical and quantitative analysis
  • Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with clients and to serve as a point of contact for clients or subcontractors on projects
  • Excellent personal accountability and quality control practices
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment either in person or remotely
  • Strong work ethic, including willingness and ability to work extra hours as requested
  • Motivated and dedicated to achieving results individually and in a team environment

Salary DOE: $75,000 to $90,000/Annually

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Office Locations and a Remote Workforce

Energy Solutions is a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. At this time, we are not accepting applications from the following states (Alaska, Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming).

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility

We live out our mission day in and day out by helping our clients and communities generate clean energy solutions the world needs. Our success is dependent on developing a team of creative thinkers, innovators, and a workforce that reflects the diversity of our world. To that end, we're committed to hiring, promoting, and retaining a diversity of talent, and infusing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) throughout our business. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. Come grow with us at Energy Solutions

Background Check Information

Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable Accommodations

Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email accommodation@energy-solution.com.

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