Senior Market Analyst

The Role

The Senior Market Analyst is a key member of the Market Analytics & Planning (MAP) team at NEEA, providing quantitative analysis and market insights to support energy efficiency program strategy and investment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Translate program strategy, market dynamics, and research inputs into quantitative forecasts of energy savings potential, including scenario analysis, risk and opportunity sensitivity analysis, and cost-benefit analysis.
• Independently develop new, defensible analytical models; modify, maintain, and improve existing models; and manage all related data updates.
• Identify, assess, and manage data collection needs and risks to data quality that may affect analytical outputs.
• Apply and translate modeling methodologies of the Northwest Power and Conservation Council (NWPCC) for Power Plan applications and relevant measures in alignment with NEEA’s portfolio needs.
• Serve as a core analytical partner on multiple cross-functional program teams, providing quantitative decision support to inform program design, market engagement strategies, and investment decisions.
• Develop and apply analytical insights to influence program teams and improve program design, performance, and outcomes.
• Serve as a core analytical partner on multiple cross-functional program teams, providing quantitative decision support to inform program design, market engagement strategies, and investment decisions.
• Support alignment across analytical, program, and research functions by clearly communicating analytical needs, assumptions, and implications throughout the program lifecycle.
• Partner with other NEEA data/research teams to identify data and knowledge gaps and co-develop solutions that strengthen analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Prepare clear, well-structured documentation of analytical methods, assumptions, inputs, and outputs to support internal decision-making and external reporting.
• Present analytical findings, assumptions, and methodology changes to a variety of audiences, including initiative teams, advisory committees, funders, and other industry stakeholders.
• Regularly support external reporting and engagement, including presenting analysis and documentation to regulators and the Cost Effectiveness Advisory Committee.
• Ensure presentation materials and analytical communications reflect best practices in evaluation application, analytical methodology, and data visualization.
• Mentor and guide newer and/or less senior analysts by reviewing work products, sharing analytical approaches, and supporting skill development aligned with NEEA’s business needs.

Qualifications

This position requires a strong background in quantitative analysis, market dynamics, and energy efficiency programs. A Master's degree in a relevant field such as economics, engineering, or statistics is preferred, along with 5+ years of experience in similar roles. Strong communication and project management skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.