EM&V Data Scientist, Managing Consultant (Utilities)

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 118,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse, a leading AI‑driven advisory firm, seeks a Managing Consultant in its AI and Data practice to help utilities improve energy efficiency, decarbonization, and DER programs. You will design impactful analyses, oversee delivery teams, and serve as a technical leader on complex engagements.

You will lead analyses, manage budgets and client relationships, mentor analysts, and contribute to proposals while advancing evaluation methodologies with AI and analytics.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in EM&V, utility customer programs, energy consulting, or related field.
• Experience leading evaluations of energy efficiency, demand response, electrification, or DER programs.
• Experience with Python, R, Snowflake, Databricks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of analyses and studies for utility programs.
• Direct teams of analysts and data scientists to deliver high-quality results.
• Perform hands-on analysis with large customer data sets and operational data.
• Review methods, code, and findings to ensure rigor and quality.
• Translate insights into actionable recommendations for clients.
• Manage budgets, schedules, client relationships, and deliverables.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to proposals and growth.

Skills

EM&V experience

Project leadership

Data analysis

Python

R

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science / Economics / Statistics / Applied Mathematics / Computer Science

Tools

Python

R

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Job Family

Job Family: Data Science Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: None

What You Will Do:

As a Managing Consultant within Guidehouse's AI and Data practice, you will help utilities and energy providers evaluate and improve energy efficiency, demand response, electrification, distributed energy resource, and decarbonization programs. You will be responsible for designing analytical approaches, overseeing delivery teams, and serving as a technical leader on complex engagements. Key responsibilities include: 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.

What You Will Need:

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.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

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.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse 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.

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• 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

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.

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. 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 [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail].

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.

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