Senior Consultant Economist – Demand Response and Efficiency

Overview

What You’ll Be Doing

Cadmus is seeking a consultant with experience in Statistics / Economics to join its Energy Division’s Program Planning and Optimization team. The Energy Division at Cadmus provides advanced analytic and strategic consulting services to energy companies, utilities, governments, and non-profit organizations across the United States and around the world. The qualified candidate will manage projects, design and lead quantitative analyses, manage staff, create written reports on findings, present to external audiences, and contribute to business development. There is a strong preference for experience analyzing programmatic, utility system, and grid impacts associated with peak demand and demand response for this position. The selected candidate will also work on a range of complex issues related to distributed energy resources, electrification, decarbonization, energy efficiency, flexible load resources, virtual power plants, and retail rate design.

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

• Provide technical leadership on projects involving economic and statistical analysis related to demand side management initiatives, including demand response, energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, electrification, decarbonization, flexible load resources, virtual power plants, and retail rate design.
• Lead research, primary and secondary data collection, statistical and micro econometric data analysis, and reporting tasks to support consulting engagements related to demand response, EV managed charging, residential battery storage and virtual power plants, industrial strategic energy efficiency, and dynamic pricing.
• Synthesize research findings to resolve research questions, identify trends, and derive insights relevant to client objectives.
• Translate research findings and analysis results into meaningful conclusions supported by demonstrable data and analysis and develop actionable recommendations.
• Developing detailed reports, memos, and presentations of results, findings, methodologies, and data sources.
• Conduct detailed reviews of project staff’s deliverables to ensure high-quality, accurate, and error-free work.
• Work closely and actively communicate with project team members and clients to accomplish project goals. Provide clear and consistent communications on projects and tasks and raise any concerns or issues before they become problems, provide and receive constructive feedback, and manage expectations.
• Communicate clearly and professionally (oral and written) with colleagues and clients, in varying time zones.
• Manage consulting projects. Essential project management activities including budget tracking, invoicing, project planning, staff balancing, and resource management.
• Work independently and collaboratively across Cadmus to deliver high-value solutions to clients.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or other related quantitative fields with 10 to 12 years of relevant professional experience, OR
• MA/MS in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or other related quantitative fields with 8 to 10 years relevant professional experience, OR
• PhD in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or other related quantitative fields with 5 to 7 years relevant professional experience.  
• Professional experience with statistical software programs such as R, Python, SAS, or Stata.
• Familiarity with or work experience in the electricity sector and/or utility industry. 
• Demonstrated experience with inferential statistics, specifically sampling and research design, statistical analysis, and regression analysis. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with high attention to detail.
• Initiative and ability to prioritize and work independently on assignments, including adapting to changes in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, deliverable driven workplace.
• Desire to grow professionally and take on challenging work assignments.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, including Word and Excel.

Desired Qualifications:  

• Experience with analysis of peak demand, demand response programs, or related areas.
• Prior consulting experience, including working independently to make decisions.
• Staff management and development experience.
• Applied research design experience in professional setting, preferably consulting.
• Experience with Databricks and Microsoft Azure. 

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 $114,000. 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