Market Research & Evaluation Sr. Manager / Principal (Energy)

TL;DR

Market Research & Evaluation Sr. Manager / Principal (Energy): Designing research and evaluation plans for energy efficiency and carbon reduction programs with an accent on demand-side management and market transformation. Focus on overseeing third-party evaluators, conducting quantitative/qualitative analysis, and driving business development for advisory services.

Location: Must be based in the US (California residents preferred) or be a remote candidate with California experience

Salary: $109,000–$174,000

Company

Women-led energy transformation firm focused on clean energy solutions, load flexibility, and carbon reduction.

What you will do

• Design and lead research and evaluation plans for Market Transformation Initiatives (MTIs) to support investment and implementation decisions.
• Provide technical oversight, quality management, and mentoring for market research and analysis activities.
• Manage third-party contractors commissioned for primary market research and MTI evaluations.
• Act as a liaison between research, forecasting, and strategy leads to align implementation with findings.
• Drive business development by identifying new opportunities and supporting proposal development for new and existing clients.
• Oversee data collection and lead the writing of technical reports with actionable recommendations.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years specifically in market research or evaluation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social and Environmental Sciences, Public Policy, or Economics (Master's degree preferred).
• Proven expertise in leading quantitative and qualitative analysis and designing research instruments.
• Working knowledge of statistics and sampling, and competency with data analysis software packages.
• Excellent writing, data interpretation, and presentation skills.
• Experience supervising research and analysis professionals is preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Three weeks of annual paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Parental leave and employee assistance program.
• Commuter benefits and supplemental offerings.