Exceptional analytical skills, including both quantitative and policy analysis
Strong written and oral communication skills and stakeholder management experience
Familiarity with regulatory processes and energy policy analysis preferred
Ability to synthesize complex analytical issues into clear problem statements and strategic solutions, then communicate that synthesis to both technical and non-technical audiences
Bachelor’s degree in economics, engineering, mathematics, or related discipline required
Graduate degree or similar educational experience preferred
Five (5) plus years of experience conducting socioeconomic analysis to support policy development in a dynamic stakeholder environment or organization
Master’s degree preferred
Responsibilities
Maintain benefit-cost models for Massachusetts EE programs (50%)
Support the development of Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Plans and regulatory reporting (50%)
Draft testimony for regulatory filings in coordination with program managers and other departments (50%)
Integrate research on regional energy markets, state policies, and program impacts into BCAs (50%)
Serve as a subject-matter expert in peak demand impacts and climate policy economics (50%)
Provide regulatory policy perspective and BCA insights to working groups in support of program design (30%)
Coordinate assumptions for economic analysis across diverse working groups, comprised of company staff, policymakers, advocates, and other utilities (30%)
Lead public research projects to estimate program impact, including EM&V studies and the New England Avoided Energy Supply Cost study (30%)
Conduct energy and climate policy research and synthesize business and program implications (20%)
Identify strategic gaps in program planning and collaborate with program managers to close those gaps (20%)
Advise senior management on the impact of state and federal policy developments (20%)
Respond to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs, including Emergency Restoration assignments outside normal responsibilities, work hours, and location