Market Transformation Program Associate

Resource Innovations; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Market Transformation Program Associate at a forward-thinking firm dedicated to energy efficiency and sustainability. In this exciting role, you'll support the implementation of innovative energy programs, conduct market research, and deliver critical insights to enhance program effectiveness. Your expertise in energy efficiency and excellent organizational skills will be crucial as you navigate a fast-paced environment, ensuring high-quality outcomes for clients. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that drive decarbonization and promote sustainable practices in the energy sector. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in collaborative settings, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Three weeks paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with matching funds

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in energy efficiency, especially in the utility industry.
• Strong organizational and time management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support project development and management of market transformation initiatives.
• Conduct data analysis and provide reporting to program teams and clients.

Skills

Energy Efficiency Expertise

Time Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Research Skills

Education

B.S. or B.A. in Energy, Environment, Public Policy, or Technical Field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Smartsheets

Job description

Description

Resource Innovations is seeking a Market Transformation Program Associate to join our growing team. The team this role will support is remote with much of the work being focused in Illinois. As a Market Transformation Program Associate, you will work in a dynamic environment supporting the implementation of various energy efficiency programs by securing market intelligence, tracking critical policy changes, building budgets and program plans, and providing quantitative and qualitative reports to program teams and clients. The Program Associate will also be responsible for regularly monitoring data quality, tracking program production, and providing routine reporting. As a Program Associate with Resource Innovations, you must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and apply your excellent time management skills. The right candidate can maneuver quickly between data challenges, program and partner needs, reporting, and client needs.

Typical focus areas include market transformation and decarbonization (gas and electric) technologies and programs. Research activities will support a variety of initiatives, including utility client deliverables, business development proposals, research and new products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Program Managers in project development, tracking and analysis, and management of market transformation initiatives.
• Edit and format program documents and reports for grammar, typographical errors, and professional presentation.
• Support drafting client presentations.
• Identify and escalate issues as appropriate and recommend solutions.
• Support monthly reporting and other administrative tasks.
• Function as a cooperative and cohesive member of project teams.
• Utilize a variety of data and resources to deliver industry research for market transformation, emerging markets, and the development of new initiatives.
• Demonstrate a willingness to play a variety of roles (e.g., administrative, quality assurance, research, writing) as required to achieve project/task success.
• Represent Resource Innovations in a professional manner at internal and external meetings and support booths at conferences.
• Complete assignments on schedule and within the allotted budget or hours.
• Track multiple task or project deadlines and alert manager in advance of conflicts.
• Support program delivery teams’ development of quantitative and qualitative market surveys and conduct supply-chain and consumer-focused market research.
• Identify, recommend and implement improvements in various systems for data collection, reporting, record keeping, recurring and ad hoc analysis in support of effective program and data operations.
• Support the development of various client deliverables, including development of savings baselines and forecasts for market transformation, logic models, and other activities.
• Follow up with internal cross-functional teams on client deliverables, including but not limited to marketing.
• Continuously assess project progress to goal and develop creative solutions to new issues or market dynamics.
• Work independently and in teams to conduct tasks related to program delivery and continuous improvement efforts.
• Bring a positive, action-oriented attitude to the workplace.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• B.S. or B.A. preferred - energy, environment, public policy, or technical field desired.
• 3+ years’ work experience.
• Subject matter expertise in energy efficiency with focus on utility industry and familiarity with building science.
• Interest or experience in gas energy efficiency preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Smartsheets.
• Highly motivated and positive attitude.
• Superior organization and time management skills.
• Commitment to high-quality customer service and the ability to address customer issues/concerns.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to think critically in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, writing, verbal, communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with a variety of team members while balancing schedules, budgets, and dynamic project demands.
• Experience troubleshooting problems and recommending solutions.
• Ability to identify process improvements and communicate plans for improvement.
• Interest in sustainability and passion for making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on candidate's qualifications. Resource Innovations also offers three weeks paid vacation per year, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employee matching funds, a discretionary bonus, and an overall comprehensive benefits package.

About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.

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. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.

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

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.