Data Analyst- Consultant - Energy, Sustainability and Infrastructure,

Company: Guidehouse
Location: Danville
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Overview
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public and commercial markets with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. We help clients address their toughest challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures with a focus on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that prepare our clients for future growth and success. The company has more than 10,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit: www.guidehouse.com.

Responsibilities
We seek a candidate to join our analytics team supporting Guidehouse's Energy, Sustainability, and Infrastructure group. As a member of our team you will work with utilities and energy providers, investors and large corporations, NGOs, and the public sector to create sustainable, resilient communities and infrastructure. You will perform a wide range of analytics-related activities including forecast distributed energy resource market adoption at granular locational and temporal levels; develop models to identify market opportunities and evaluate energy efficiency, load management, renewables, EVs, and energy storage programs; advise clients regarding mobility-related strategy and operations, particularly for transportation electrification and new customer programs; develop models to inform decarbonization strategy and conduct resiliency-related analytics; inform grid modernization and enhance the operational performance of grid assets; develop load forecasting models used for resource and revenue planning and performing analytics to inform rate design; use analytics to inform client business strategy and identify process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's (or equivalent work experience) in Data Science, Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Environmental Engineering/Science, Computational Physics, or other analytics degree
• Strong understanding of one or several programming languages, such as R (and R's "Tidyverse" packages), Python, SQL, as well as analytics software/platforms such as Analytica and GIS
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and critical thinking
• Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and slide presentation software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to simply convey complex concepts
• Highly developed organizational and time-management skills
• High degree of self-confidence and determination; ability to self-teach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interest in electric mobility and decarbonization
  Desired:
  
  • Academic background and/or practical experience in big data analysis, statistics, machine learning, System Dynamics, linear and nonlinear optimization, Monte Carlo analysis, risk analysis and decision theory, or consumer choice analysis
  • Experience in the energy industry, particularly electric mobility
  • Experience with web-based data viewers (PowerBI, Shiny R, and/or Spotfire)
  • Experience with version control, integration testing, unit testing, and regression testing
    Additional Requirements
    The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described.
    Candidates from Eastern Standard Time, Central Standard Time, and Pacific Standard Time Zones as well as candidates from Arizona, New Mexico and Utah will be considered for this position.
    
    Disclaimer
    About GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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.
    If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
    Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
    Rewards and BenefitsGuidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
    Benefits include:
    • 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
    • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
    • Skills Development & Certifications
    • Employee Referral Program
    • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
    • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
    • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive#LI-Remote

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