EM&V Data Scientist, Managing Consultant (Utilities)
About the role
Guidehouse's AI and Data practice seeks a Managing Consultant to support utilities and energy providers in evaluating and improving energy efficiency, demand response, electrification, distributed energy resource, and decarbonization programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and execution of impact analyses and analytics-based studies for utility customer programs.
- Lead teams of analysts and data scientists to deliver high-quality, defensible results.
- Perform hands-on analysis for complex projects using large customer, program, billing, AMI, and operational datasets.
- Review analytical methods, assumptions, code, and findings to ensure technical rigor and quality.
- Translate analytical results into actionable insights and recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, client relationships, and deliverables.
- Mentor junior team members.
- Contribute to thought leadership and innovate evaluation approaches leveraging AI and advanced analytics.
- Contribute to proposal development and business growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- FIVE (5) or more years of experience in EM&V, utility customer programs, energy consulting, or a related field.
- Experience leading evaluations of energy efficiency, demand response, electrification, or DER programs.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects, clients, budgets, and teams.
- Experience in one or more analytical tools and modern data platforms such as Python, R, Snowflake, Databricks.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in a related discipline.
- Strong quantitative, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Highly developed organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear business recommendations.
- Experience with AMI, interval load analysis, or telemetry data.
- Experience with demand flexibility, managed charging, VPP, DER, or electrification program evaluations.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, R Shiny, or similar visualization tools.
- Familiarity with AI and machine learning applications.
- Experience supporting regulatory proceedings, proposals, or business development efforts.
Skills
- Advanced degree in a related discipline.
- Strong quantitative, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Highly developed organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear business recommendations.
- Experience with AMI, interval load analysis, or telemetry data.
- Experience with demand flexibility, managed charging, VPP, DER, or electrification program evaluations.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, R Shiny, or similar visualization tools.
- Familiarity with AI and machine learning applications.
- Experience supporting regulatory proceedings, proposals, or business development efforts.
Benefits
The annual salary range for this position is $118,000.00-$196,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer
- A comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package.
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance.
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays.
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan.
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life.
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
- Student Loan PayDown.
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.
- Skills Development & Certifications.
- Employee Referral Program.
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach.
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program.
- Mobility Stipend.
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.