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

About the 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. Responsibilities • 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. • 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. • 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. • Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. Requirements • Exceptional analytical skills, include both quantitative and policy analysis. • Strong written and oral communication skills and stakeholder management experience. • 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. • Requires a bachelor’s degree in economics, engineering, mathematics, or related discipline. • Five (5) plus years of experience conducting socioeconomic analysis to support policy development in a dynamic stakeholder environment or organization. Nice-to-haves • Familiarity with regulatory processes and energy policy analysis preferred. • Graduate degree or similar educational experience preferred Benefits • Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. • Salary is commensurate with your experience. • This position is eligible for a potential incentive. Apply tot his job

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