Lead DSM Research And Evaluation Manager

TL;DR

Lead DSM Research and Evaluation Manager: Providing technical oversight and project management for research and program evaluations to support energy efficiency programs and energy transition efforts. Focus on leading research and process evaluations, staff development, and ensuring on-time and under-budget performance of research and process evaluations.

Location: Toronto, Ontario (Canada) and Louisville, Colorado (USA)

Salary: $90K- $125K

Company

hirify.global (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact.

What you will do

• Lead and conduct research and process evaluations of energy efficiency and DSM programs, including customer behavior.
• Manage projects to complete deliverables on time and within budget.
• Manage clients and teaming partner relationships.
• Develop scopes of work and budgets for new work.
• Oversee primary and secondary data collection efforts as well as conducting data analysis.
• Lead and support technical report writing; contribute to draft reports, including results and actionable recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant field (such as social science, economics, policy, environmental science, or engineering).
• At least three years of work experience in relevant field (DSM, energy efficiency programs, behavioral research, market research, program evaluation).
• Analytical and research aptitude and mindset.
• In-depth understanding of the theory and best practices in survey and interview design, implementation, and analysis.
• Experience preparing reports detailing analytical findings.
• Excellent writing, communication, and computer skills are mandatory.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with behavioral science principles and organizational decision-making.
• Familiarity with energy efficiency program processes, theory logic models, program process flow diagrams, customer journey maps, net-to-gross analyses, energy end uses, energy efficiency market, and energy efficiency technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and work in tandem to solve logistical and technical issues.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position.
• Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
• Three weeks of paid vacation annually, paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Parental leave, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and additional supplemental offerings.