EM&V Data Scientist, Managing Consultant (Utilities)

Guidehouse; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Holiday & Sick Time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Managing Consultant in its AI and Data practice to help utilities evaluate energy programs, oversee teams, and deliver defensible analytics-driven insights. The role requires leading impact analyses, managing budgets, and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities include overseeing complex engagements, translating results into client recommendations, and contributing to business growth with advanced analytics and AI techniques.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience managing projects, clients, budgets, and teams.
• Experience with Python, R, Snowflake, Databricks.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Python

R

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Benefits include:

• 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

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.

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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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