Senior Technical Specialist

Location: Remote (Los Angeles Metro Area, CA)

About the role

The Senior Technical Specialist will support our demand-side management teams on the delivery of energy efficiency and electrification programs in Southern California. This position will work closely with a cross-functional team including program implementation, operations, IT, engineering, and reporting personnel. The role actively participates in client and management-level reporting, including leading presentations to clients and management, and supports detailed CPUC reporting requirements as directed by program and/or engineering groups. It is critical in assisting the administration of energy efficiency and electrification programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop common reporting templates that leverage varying data to create uniform results for regular and ad-hoc reporting needs
• Collect energy efficiency/electrification reporting and KPI data from multiple stakeholders in varying formats
• Compile data into common reporting templates
• Present formal reports to internal and client-facing senior management
• Track and support recurring energy measure calculation updates
• Help maintain program databases, incorporating fixes and enhancements and performing periodic reviews for data consistency and accuracy
• Review reports and presentations by third parties
• Assist with the interpretation and implementation of client and regulatory guidance related to reporting
• Contribute to and coordinate responses to data requests from third-party evaluators and support internal data requests
• Work with other stakeholders to support CPUC-level reporting including compiling data, generating reports, and submitting the reports

Travel Requirements: Minimal travel in the Los Angeles, CA metro area up to 10% of the time for meetings and events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Administration, Economics, Energy, Environmental Studies, or related subjects (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education)
• 5+ years of experience with program tracking, reporting, and presenting KPI data to senior management

Preferred Skills

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Computer Science, Statistics, MBA, Economics, Energy, Environmental Studies, or related subjects
• Experience in the utility or energy industry and knowledge of energy efficiency measures and technology
• Understanding of programs promoting Demand Side Management, Energy Efficiency, Electrification, and Demand Response
• Knowledge of sustainable building practices and technologies
• Demonstrated familiarity with California deemed and custom project requirements
• Demonstrated familiarity with CEDARS reporting system
• Demonstrated familiarity developing and writing code with scripting and programming languages such as Python, VBA, R, and/or SQL
• Familiarity with using the eTRM or other TRMs
• Experience creating Power BI dashboards and/or developing advanced MS Excel workbooks using macros, VBA code, and complex data structures to generate reports
• Demonstrated experience using relational databases such as Salesforce

Skills

• Microsoft certificate(s) including: Microsoft Office Specialist, Microsoft Excel Expert, Microsoft PowerPoint Associate, Microsoft Power BI Certificate, and/or Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and exercise independent judgment
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to carry out oral and written instructions thoroughly
• Ability to engage with multiple stakeholders in both public and private settings and negotiate outcomes
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
• Interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude

Benefits

• Flexible workplace arrangements and work-life balance
• Donation matching and volunteer opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to professional development resources
• 401k matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pay

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $81,147.00 - $137,949.00.