Strategic DSM Program Planner (Remote)

About the position Cadmus seeks a Strategic DSM Program Planner to join its Energy Division. This position will manage a variety of tasks as part of a project team, as well as lead projects where they are responsible for directing project research, overseeing analysis and reporting, and managing project costs. Projects include efficiency and/or renewable energy program and portfolio design and planning, energy program and transportation electrification evaluations, and market research on behalf of Cadmus' clients (primarily utilities and administrators of energy programs). Associates also frequently contribute to, and in some cases lead, both business development and client-support efforts.

Responsibilities

• High-quality management and oversight of Cadmus program design, planning, and evaluation projects including development of work plans and research objectives, data collection tool development and refinement, survey and interview data analysis, and synthesis of research findings and development of actionable recommendations, participation and incentive setting, and regulatory filings.
• Project delivery including ensuring all deliverables in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel formats meet Cadmus standards and exceed client expectations.
• Essential project management activities including identifying appropriate research and analysis methods, guiding the direction of the project, ongoing status tracking and communications, budget tracking, invoicing, project planning, staff assignments, resource management, quality management, and ensuring project execution aligns with contractual requirements, client expectations, and Cadmus standards.
• Nurturing and building existing client relationships as a primary point of contact. Providing clear and consistent communications on projects and raising any concerns or issues.
• Active communication with and coordination of project teams, providing constructive feedback and managing expectations.
• Developing detailed reports and presentations of research findings, analysis results, methodologies, and data sources, in addition to providing clear, actionable recommendations to clients.
• Ongoing communication with Cadmus Energy Services Division leadership and support teams, including accounting, accounts payable, contracts, and operations regarding the health and status of all projects and tasks.
• Active participation in the ideation and execution of business development activities, including cultivating existing client relationships to expand work and supporting Cadmus in creating proposals.
• Communicate professionally (oral and written) with colleagues and clients, in varying time zones.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in the social sciences, environmental studies, or a related field.
• Eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience managing or supporting research or planning projects that include both qualitative and quantitative techniques.
• Experience conducting social science research, including interviews, surveys, focus groups, and/or literature reviews.
• Prior consulting experience, including managing client relationships and working independently to make decisions.
• Industry experience in energy efficiency, renewable energy, building and/or transportation electrification, and/or demand response program design, planning, market research, analysis, and/or evaluation for utilities or other program administrators.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Staff management and development experience.
• Proven critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Business development (including proposal management and response) experience.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Some domestic travel may be required (typically less than 20%).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using Qualtrics, FocusVision, and/or DeDoose.
• Demonstrated analytical skills using statistical and analytical software (e.g., Python, SAS, SPSS, R, Excel).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 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.

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