EV Program Strategy & Performance Analytics, Senior Specialist

Con Edison; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Con Edison is seeking a Senior Specialist for EV Program Strategy & Performance Analytics to lead planning, development, execution, tracking and monitoring of the EV near-term strategy, ensuring state clean transportation goals are met. The role partners with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver program insights and optimize performance.

The successful candidate will develop analytics tools, define metrics, monitor market trends, and support forecasting of program performance and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize data into business insights and communicate information through oral and written deliverables.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and work in a dynamic environment.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to make real-time decisions under pressure.
• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new skills.
• One year of utility EV programs experience preferred.
• Strong presentation and writing skills preferred.
• Experience developing analytical tools using statistics, predictive modeling, and/or machine learning preferred.
• Knowledge of electric vehicles and clean energy programs preferred.
• Knowledge of national and New York State clean energy policy preferred.
• Experience analyzing or managing program performance and pipelines preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to see the big picture while maintaining attention to detail; cross-functional collaboration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, execute, track and monitor the EV near-term strategy and ensure goals are achieved.
• Work with EV teams and internal stakeholders to develop, prioritize, and implement strategic initiatives.
• Support program teams to define metrics to track performance and market intelligence.
• Collaborate to identify gaps, challenges, opportunities, and proposed solutions.
• Develop tools and analyses for program optimization, including budget monitoring and target development; explore ML automation.
• Develop knowledge of EV data and databases; monitor market demand and trends to inform strategy.
• Represent the company’s EV program status to external stakeholders as needed.
• Forecast EV program performance and load; lead cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Oral and written communication

MS Office

Machine learning

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Job description

Overview

The Senior Specialist for EV Program Strategy & Performance Analytics in the EV Strategy group supports the planning, development, execution, tracking and monitoring of the Electric Vehicle ("EV") near-term strategy to ensure Con Edison and New York State clean transportation and e-mobility goals and targets are achieved. The Senior Specialist is responsible for conducting analyses, developing and owning analytics tools, program tracking and optimization, incorporating market intelligence, and partnering with staff across the Department and external stakeholders to ensure successful program delivery.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• The Senior Specialist for EV Program Strategy & Performance Analytics in the EV Strategy group supports the planning, development, execution, tracking and monitoring of the Electric Vehicle ("EV") near-term strategy to ensure Con Edison and New York State clean transportation and e-mobility goals and targets are achieved. The Senior Specialist is responsible for conducting analyses, developing and owning analytics tools, program tracking and optimization, incorporating market intelligence, and partnering with staff across the Department and external stakeholders to ensure successful program delivery.
• Work with the EV teams and other internal stakeholders to develop, prioritize, and implement strategic initiatives.
• Support internal program teams to define metrics to track for program and market intelligence and for performance optimization.
• Collaborate with EV teams to identify, structure and prioritize gaps, challenges, opportunities, and proposed solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop effective strategic and tactical adjustments in response to changes to program, budgetary and regulatory needs, and market changes.
• Create and own tools and analyses for program optimization, e.g. cost validation, ideal site identification, budget monitoring, incentive setting, target development, and/or predictive tools for pipeline management. Opportunity to build in automation via machine learning and/or advanced algorithms.
• Develop knowledge of and skills working with EV data and databases, both internal and external.
• Monitor EV market demand and trends along with program performance to inform program strategy.
• May include representing the Companys interest and communication of EV Program status to external stakeholders such as the New York State Department of Public Service Staff and other industry stakeholders.
• Support forecasting of EV program performance and EV load.
• Work effectively and lead cross-functional teams responsible for new department initiatives that may arise from time to time.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of work experience or
• Master's Degree and 2 years of work experience.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering, math, science, energy-related discipline, policy, or economics preferred and 4 years business work experience in energy or electric vehicle or utility industry
• Master's Degree MBA, technical masters or PhD Preferred and 2 years of work experience

Relevant Work Experience

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize data into business insights and effectively communicate information through oral and written deliverables is required. Required
• Ability to manage ambiguity and work comfortably in a dynamic environment is required. Required
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project, is required. Required
• Ability to make real-time decisions under pressure is required. Required
• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new skills are required. Required
• One year of experience in utility EV programs, including utility EV program strategy, forecasting, and reporting, is preferred. Preferred
• Strong presentation and writing skills are preferred. Preferred
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, analyze, and solve complex strategic and tactical challenges is preferred. Preferred
• Proven experience developing analytical tools using techniques such as statistics, predictive modeling, and/or machine learning is preferred. Preferred
• Knowledge of electric vehicles and/or clean energy programs and technologies is preferred. Preferred
• Knowledge of national and New York State clean energy policy is preferred. Preferred
• Experience analyzing or managing program performance and/or pipelines is preferred. Preferred
• Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to see the big picture while maintaining attention to detail, are preferred. Preferred
• Experience working with diverse teams to align stakeholders, implement business solutions, and drive results is preferred. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.