Senior Analyst, Energy Efficiency Regulatory & Planning (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Eversource will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

This Senior Analyst role is responsible for the benefit-cost analysis (BCA), regulatory reporting, and planning of Eversource’s customer decarbonization initiatives. The position will report to the Supervisor of Energy Efficiency Regulatory & Planning. The role is intended to focus primarily on the Massachusetts energy efficiency programs, which contribute to the success of the Commonwealth’s clean energy and climate goals.

Essential Functions:

Benefit-Cost Modeling & Regulatory Support (50%)

• Maintain benefit-cost models for Massachusetts EE programs.
• Support the development of Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Plans and regulatory reporting.
• Draft testimony for regulatory filings in coordination with program managers and other departments.
• Integrate research on regional energy markets, state policies, and program impacts into BCAs.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert in peak demand impacts and climate policy economics.

Stakeholder Collaboration (30%)

• Provide regulatory policy perspective and BCA insights to working groups in support of program design.
• Coordinate assumptions for economic analysis across diverse working groups, comprised of company staff, policymakers, advocates, and other utilities.
• Lead public research projects to estimate program impact, including EM&V studies and the New England Avoided Energy Supply Cost study.

Policy Research and Analysis (20%)

• Conduct energy and climate policy research and synthesize business and program implications.
• Identify strategic gaps in program planning and collaborate with program managers to close those gaps.
• Advise senior management on the impact of state and federal policy developments.

Qualifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill: 

Skillset

• Exceptional analytical skills, include both quantitative and policy analysis.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and stakeholder management experience.
• Familiarity with regulatory processes and energy policy analysis preferred.
• Crucial for success in this role is the ability to synthesize complex analytical issues into clear problem statements and strategic solutions, then communicate that synthesis to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Education:   

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in economics, engineering, mathematics, or related discipline. 
• Graduate degree or similar educational experience preferred

Experience:   

• Five (5) plus years of experience conducting socioeconomic analysis to support policy development in a dynamic stakeholder environment or organization.
• Master’s degree preferred

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Competencies:

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:

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Emergency Response:

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