Senior Operations Analyst – Energy Conservation Resource Planning

Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 69,224 - 74,734; Full time

Job summary

Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Senior Operations Analyst for their Portland, Oregon location. In this role, you will support energy conservation planning by providing analysis and strategic support. Responsibilities include leading planning projects, managing timelines, and conducting technical analysis. Applicants should have a relevant degree and substantial experience in project management and energy conservation research. This position offers a one-year renewable contract with employee benefits and a pay range of $50.25 – 54.25/hr.

Qualifications

• A degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 7 years with an Associates degree are required.
• 3 years of experience in project management/coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support complex planning projects.
• Identify project risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies.
• Conduct independent technical and data analysis to support planning.

Skills

Project management/coordination

Research in energy conservation

Advanced proficiency with Excel

Budget tracking and analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Associates degree with relevant experience

Job description

Overview

Senior Operations Analyst – Energy Conservation Resource Planning. Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental stewardship, is seeking a Senior Operations Analyst for their Portland, Oregon location. In this role, you will support energy conservation planning efforts by providing analysis, research, and strategic support across policy development, resource planning, and demand-side programs.

This position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits.

Key Details

Pay Range: $50.25 – 54.25/hr., DOE

Responsibilities

• Lead and support complex planning projects by coordinating activities from initiation through completion, including managing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement.
• Identify project risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation, tracking tools, and contract-related records to ensure accuracy, compliance, and accessibility.
• Ensure all project deliverables and records align with organizational standards, policies, and information governance requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support conservation planning efforts and ensure alignment on strategy, policy, and technical initiatives.
• Develop and deliver presentations, communications, and meeting materials to support stakeholder engagement and decision-making.
• Facilitate meetings and working sessions, including agenda development, discussion leadership, and documentation of key outcomes.
• Conduct independent technical and data analysis to support energy conservation planning, policy development, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop project plans and analytical approaches, ensuring work is well-documented, repeatable, and clearly communicated.
• Research and evaluate technical topics, synthesizing findings into actionable insights and recommendations for leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for cross-team collaboration and proactively coordinate with internal partners to gather data and advance project objectives.

Qualifications

• A degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, Business Administration or Management, Environmental Policy or in a closely-related field is preferred.
• With an applicable Bachelor degree, 5 years of experience is required.
• With an applicable Associates degree, 7 years of experience is required.
• Without an applicable degree, 9 years of experience is required.
• Experience should be consistent with the specific requirements of business and operations analysis and progressively more technical in nature. 3 years of experience with project management/coordination.
• 3 years of research in the field of energy conservation (including energy efficiency and/or demand response). This research can include conducting planning studies such as potential assessments, market research, process evaluation or impact evaluation, as well as engineering-specific research. Academic research, such as conducting an intensive thesis involving primary social science research, is acceptable for this requirement.
• 2 years of experience with project management/coordination, to include:
• Budget tracking and analysis
• Coordinating the efforts of multiple team members
• Advanced proficiency with Excel sufficient to review and create complex formulas.
• Experience in energy conservation is preferred.
• Experience in other aspects of the energy industry (utilities, developers, regulatory agencies, etc.) is preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.