Energy Research & Project Analyst

The Cadmus Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits package

Job summary

The Cadmus Group in Portland, OR seeks an Energy Research & Project Analyst to join its Energy Services Division to support clean energy research, analytics, and consulting projects. The ideal candidate will combine strong project management capabilities with technical analytical and market research skills to help plan, coordinate, and execute projects for energy-sector clients.

The successful candidate will help manage a portfolio of projects to ensure work stays on schedule and within budget,

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in PM, research, data analysis, or related consulting work.
• Undergraduate degree in economics, policy, data analytics, environmental studies, energy, or related quantitative field.
• Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative and/or qualitative analysis and translating results into actionable findings.
• Experience with market research methods, including surveys, interviews, secondary research, market characterization, or focus groups.
• Strong proficiency in Excel for data manipulation, analysis, and presentation.
• Experience with analytical and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, R, Python, ArcGIS or similar.
• Knowledge of or interest in the energy and utility industry (energy efficiency, electrification, DR, DERs).
• Excellent oral and written communication, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to understand stakeholders’ needs and build consensus.
• Ability to work with complex datasets and translate findings into client insights.
• Curiosity and desire to grow professionally and take on challenging assignments.
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and technical support to ensure timely delivery of high-quality consulting solutions.
• Manage key aspects of Cadmus research and evaluation projects, including budget tracking, invoicing, planning, scheduling, and resource management.
• Contribute to quantitative and qualitative research and analysis of energy data and programs.
• Support market research and market characterization studies, including surveys, interviews, and literature reviews.
• Analyze data to identify market trends, customer characteristics, and program opportunities.
• Support development of reports and presentations with clear communication of results and implications.
• Develop clear data visualizations, tables, charts, and outputs that translate complex information into client insights.
• Nurture and build client relationships and serve as a reliable point of contact.
• Provide clear, professional communication with colleagues and clients; manage expectations.
• Communicate with Cadmus Energy Services leadership and support teams regarding project health and status.
• Work independently and collaboratively to deliver high-value research and analytical solutions.
• Synthesize technical findings for both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Some domestic travel may be required, typically <10% annually.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Market research

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

R

Python

ArcGIS

Energy sector knowledge

Written communication

Oral communication

Time management

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate degree in economics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

R

Python

ArcGIS

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing

Cadmus seeks an Energy Research & Project Analyst to join its Energy Services Division to support clean energy research, analytics, and consulting projects. The ideal candidate will combine strong project management capabilities with technical analytical and market research skills to help plan, coordinate, and execute projects for energy-sector clients.

What You’ll Be Doing

Cadmus seeks an Energy Research & Project Analyst to join its Energy Services Division to support clean energy research, analytics, and consulting projects. The ideal candidate will combine strong project management capabilities with technical analytical and market research skills to help plan, coordinate, and execute projects for energy-sector clients. The successful candidate will help manage a portfolio of projects to ensure work stays on schedule and within budget, while also contributing directly to quantitative and qualitative analysis, primary and secondary research, market characterization, and development of actionable client recommendations. This work will support energy efficiency, demand-side management, electrification, distributed energy resources, affordability, and broader clean energy and sustainability strategies. Cadmus seeks candidates with hands‑on professional experience in project management who are also comfortable working with data, research methods, and analytical tools. Desired skills include strong organization and attention to detail, analytical and critical thinking, and excellent written and verbal communication. Experience in the energy or utility industry, consulting, market research, program evaluation, or energy analytics is strongly preferred. We are looking for a problem solver who enjoys working closely with clients and can move fluidly between managing the work and contributing to the analysis. The successful candidate will be highly motivated to perform and learn, capable of managing assigned tasks and projects from start to finish with minimal supervision, and comfortable translating data and research findings into clear, decision‑ready insights.

Who We Are

Cadmus provides government, commercial, and other private organizations worldwide with technology‑empowered advisory and implementation services. We help our clients achieve their goals and drive lasting, impactful change by leveraging transformative digital solutions and unparalleled expertise across domains.

At Cadmus, we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. As a member of our team, you’ll collaborate with leading experts to support our clients across the globe.

• We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and ample opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and technical support in close collaboration with project managers and principals to ensure timely delivery of high‑quality consulting solutions.
• Manage key aspects of Cadmus research and evaluation projects, including budget tracking, invoicing, project planning, scheduling, resource management, and coordination of research and analytical activities.
• Contribute to quantitative and qualitative research and analysis, including analysis of utility program, customer, market, demographic, and energy‑use data.
• Support market research and market characterization studies, including primary and secondary research, literature and data reviews, surveys, interviews, and other qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Analyze data to identify market trends, customer characteristics, participation barriers, program opportunities, and other insights relevant to clean energy programs and strategies.
• Support project delivery and ensure deliverables in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel meet Cadmus’ quality standards and exceed client expectations.
• Support development of reports and presentations that clearly communicate analytical results, research findings, methodologies, data sources, implications, and actionable recommendations.
• Develop clear data visualizations, tables, charts, and other analytical outputs that translate complex information into insights for clients and decision‑makers.
• Nurture and build existing client relationships and serve as a reliable point of contact.
• Provide clear, professional, and consistent communication with colleagues and clients, proactively raising concerns, providing constructive feedback, and managing expectations.
• Communicate with Cadmus Energy Services leadership and support teams, including accounting, accounts payable, contracts, and operations, regarding project health and status.
• Work independently and collaboratively across Cadmus to deliver high‑value research and analytical solutions to clients.
• Clearly and concisely synthesize technical findings and communicate their implications to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Some domestic travel may be required, typically less than 10% annually.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of professional experience that includes project management, research, data analysis, or related consulting work, including demonstrated ability to manage deadlines across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Undergraduate degree in economics, business, statistics, data analytics, environmental studies, energy, public policy, social sciences, engineering, or a related quantitative or research‑oriented field.
• Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative and/or qualitative analysis and translating results into actionable findings and recommendations.
• Experience with market research methods, which may include survey research, interviews, secondary research, market characterization, customer research, focus groups, benchmarking, or program evaluation.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including experience manipulating, analyzing, and presenting data.
• Experience with analytical and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, R, Python, ArcGIS or similar platforms is preferred.
• Knowledge of, or demonstrated interest in, the energy and utility industry, including areas such as energy efficiency, demand response, electrification, distributed energy resources, customer programs, or clean energy markets.
• Excellent oral and written communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to understand the needs of different stakeholders and build consensus.
• Ability to work with imperfect or complex datasets, identify meaningful patterns, and communicate what those findings mean for clients.
• Demonstrated curiosity and desire to grow professionally, develop technical expertise, and take on increasingly challenging assignments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Additional Information

• Based on eligibility and job status, Cadmus offers an excellent benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) program, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, voluntary time off (VTO), tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance program, other optional benefits and various bonus programs.

The salary range for this position is$70,000 - $95,000. The actual salary will be determined by several factors, including relevant work experience, education, skills, and market competitiveness.

We value the critical role safety and health protocols contribute to everyone’s success at Cadmus and work together to align and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health mandates to ensure a safe and valuable work environment.

Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Learn more about Cadmus by visiting our website at: cadmusgroup.com