Consultant

Overview:

Independently manages day-to-day work on projects or project components; may manage larger projects with significant support from Senior, Managing, or Principal Consultants. Manages and works on several projects at a time. Conducts a significant amount of project-specific analysis and writing. Assists with new project proposals and marketing efforts. Occasionally represents VEIC and the Consulting Division at national and international forums.

Location:

This is a remote position, and the ideal candidate will be located in the states where VEIC conducts business: CA, CT, DC, DE, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MT, NJ, NY, PA, OH, RI, VA, VT, AND WI.

Compensation:

At VEIC, we are committed to pay transparency. The starting pay range for this position will be between $60,000-$70,000 annually. Based on market data, pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and location. Please discuss your intended work location with the recruiter for more information. The total compensation package for this position also includes a full range of medical benefits, 403(b) eligibility with match, Combined Time Off (CTO), Care and Concern leave, Parental leave, wellbeing benefit, a community service day, and eight paid holidays that are effective as of your first day of employment.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are committed to building a work community that is inclusive and represents a vibrant diversity of background, experience, perspective, and thought. Climate change impacts all of us; however, we are impacted differently based on our identities and experiences. We all deserve a place at the table to make decisions about our collective future – we hope you’ll consider joining us as we work towards our vision for a healthy planet, thriving people, and energy justice. Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, veteran status, communication style, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply. 

• Manages projects promoting cutting-edge energy projects on behalf of clients throughout the country and internationally. This may include:
• Managing on-going client relationships;
•  Facilitating meetings of external working groups;
•  Managing the work of other VEIC staff and/or subcontractors; and
• Tracking and management of project budgets.
• Designs, reviews, and/or critiques energy efficiency and renewable energy programs and policies.
• Conducts research and performs economic analysis of efficiency measures, programs and policies.
• Assists consulting business development, including sometimes leading proposal preparation.
• Occasionally represents VEIC and the Consulting Division at national and international forums.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong personal ommitment to the mission, vision, goals and values of VEIC. 
• Bachelor’s degree plus five or more years of relevant professional experience, including managing projects & client relationships or a similar combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills were acquired. Three or more years’ experience within the efficiency or renewable energy field(s) preferred.
• Excellent strategic thinking skills.
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in approach to work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including effectiveness in persuasive communications.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Excellent analytical skills. Strong quantitative analytical skills are preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously, address competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to facilitate group discussions and meetings.
• Skills necessary to develop (and acquire funding for) new consulting projects.
• Knowledge of the characteristics of key energy-efficiency and/or renewable markets and measures.
• Knowledge of good efficiency and/or renewable energy programs and policies.
• Facility with techniques of economic analysis.
• Proven ability to be organized, detail-oriented, and accurate.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software.