Sr. Qualitative Research & Evaluation Team Lead

Resource Innovations; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks of paid vacation annually

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Resource Innovations is seeking a Sr. Qualitative Research & Evaluation Team Lead in Louisville, Colorado. This role demands a leader skilled in Demand-Side Management program evaluation, directing qualitative research, managing projects, and client communication. The position requires extensive experience in qualitative methodologies and energy evaluations. Compensation ranges from $103,000 to $174,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacations and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• More than 9 years of related experience in Demand-Side Management program evaluations.
• Expert understanding of energy programs and evaluations.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead qualitative evaluation and research projects from concept to implementation.
• Coordinate with quantitative staff as needed.
• Organize and lead client meetings.

Skills

Qualitative research methodologies

Client communication

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint)

Job description

Resource Innovations is seeking a Sr. Qualitative Research & Evaluation Team Lead to join our growing team in Louisville, Colorado (USA), or Toronto, Ontario (Canada); other locations in the United States will also be considered. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated leader with a strong background in Demand‑Side Management program process evaluation to steward technical oversight and project management, business development, and team development for the Advisory Services business unit. The role focuses on energy efficiency (EE), demand response (DR), and distributed energy resource (DER) program analysis and measurement.

This position will lead program delivery, including team development, growth, oversight of work‑product quality and client delivery, and ensuring studies are delivered on time and within budget. Candidates with more than 9 years of related experience are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of qualitative energy program evaluation and research professionals focused on process evaluation and market characterization studies.
• Fully lead and manage qualitative evaluation and research projects from concept to implementation, including development of plans, budgets, deliverables, and presentations.
• Coordinate, as needed, with quantitative‑focused staff and teams.
• Organize, lead, and participate in client and stakeholder meetings.
• Actively seek new opportunities to grow/expand work with existing clients.
• Identify and develop business with new clients, including lead generation and supporting proposal development.
• Oversee data‑collection efforts, including customer and market‑actor surveys, in‑depth interviews, and focus groups.
• Oversee the development of required data‑collection instruments, sampling strategies, outreach tactics, and subsequent data analysis and reporting.
• Provide mentorship and subject‑matter expertise to junior and mid‑level staff on qualitative research methods; conduct quality checks of results and deliverables.
• Lead and support technical report writing; contribute to draft reports, including results and actionable recommendations.
• Communicate with clients in a timely manner and exhibit sound consulting business practices (timely delivery, budget management, margins, invoicing, aging).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Economics, Statistics, Social and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Public Policy with a quantitative focus).
• At least 5 years of experience with evaluation of Demand‑Side Management (DSM) programs.
• Subject‑matter expert on energy‑program‑specific qualitative evaluation and research methodologies.
• Expert‑level understanding and knowledge of energy programs and energy program evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience as the primary point of contact for client projects.
• Excellent writing, communication, and computer skills are mandatory.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and work in tandem to solve logistical and technical issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field, or higher.
• 10+ years of experience with evaluation of Demand‑Side Management (DSM) programs.
• Demonstrated experience as a qualitative energy consultant.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams.

Compensation & Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications for the position. The base salary range for this role is $103,000–$174,000. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The stated salary represents expected compensation; final compensation is determined by factors such as the candidate’s experience, education, and location.

Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work‑life balance, including:

• Three weeks of paid vacation annually.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Additional supplemental offerings.

Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. A pre‑employment drug screen may also be required, if applicable.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.

Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates.