Manager, Policy and Data Analysis, Policy and Programs

Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) is a regional nonprofit that works to accelerate energy efficiency, electrification, and grid-flexibility across Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. The Manager, Policy and Data Analysis, Policy and Programs is responsible for analyzing energy data and developing materials to inform policymakers and stakeholders on recommendations and best practices in energy efficiency and demand response programs.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying opportunities to use data to inform public policy and program implementation
• Exploring creative ways to communicate findings to stakeholders in various forums
• Analyzing energy data and developing materials to inform policymakers and stakeholders on recommendations, best practices, and innovation in energy efficiency and demand response programs, as well as rate design in the NEEP region
• Translating complex energy efficiency and rate design data into actionable insights that drive program improvements
• Crafting, researching, and preparing reports and analyses that advance NEEP's energy efficiency, rate design, and affordability priorities
• Working independently on projects that include evaluating energy efficiency programs' success and spending, compiling regional data to compare programs, and responding to policy needs as identified by NEEP states and other stakeholders
• Proactively identifying policy needs as they develop within NEEP's region and identifying ways for NEEP to engage, including preparing presentations and/or comments to increase visibility and understanding of NEEP strategies and goals
• Overseeing project teams including external contractors to develop high-quality research and written products on affordable and equitable energy efficiency and decarbonization strategies
• Facilitating and coordinating the activities of working groups or committees; developing reports, presentations, and relevant follow-up

Requirements:

• 5+ years or more of experience in data analysis with at least one year of experience in project management or comparable outside work experience
• Advanced degree or similar work experience
• Experience in data analysis and strong quantitative skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate internally and externally, and develop excellent working relationships with regional partners, industry leaders, and other partners
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present data-driven findings to non-technical audiences
• Experience with researching and preparing quantitative data in the form of written reports or presentations to advance NEEP's priorities, including efficiency, rate design, and grid flexibility
• Ability to proactively identify policy needs as they develop in the states and identify ways for NEEP to engage, including preparing presentations and/or comments to increase the visibility and understanding of NEEP strategies and goals
• Oversee project teams including external contractors to develop high-quality research and written products on affordable and equitable energy efficiency and decarbonization strategies
• Facilitate and coordinate the activities of working groups or committees; develop reports, presentations, and relevant follow-up
• Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of energy efficiency programs, utility operations, or demand-side management, including knowledge of NEEP's role in relation to other stakeholders