Associate Director of Energy Analytics and Products - Energy and Environmental Economics : Job Details

At E3, we are developing industry-leading energy analysis tools and products, providing our clients with insights into the future of electricity markets, the economics and implications of the energy transition, and pathways to low-carbon energy futures.

We are hiring an Associate Director of Energy Analytics and Products to manage and direct the development of tools and products that operate at the intersection of energy and economics. As Associate Director of Energy Analytics and Products, you will be managing a cross-functional team of energy economists, data scientists and developers. We are looking for someone who is passionate about modeling energy systems and enabling technical teams to do their best work by creating the conditions for success.

Your strong interpersonal and communications skills, and deep understanding of energy markets and product management best practices will facilitate sound decision-making across all levels of the company. This role will require staying on top of innovations in electric sector planning models to help direct our team towards creative solutions to challenging analytical problems.

As the Associate Director of Energy Analytics and Products, you will ensure that E3's analytical tools are consistent with the company's overall objectives and business strategy, directing the development of high-quality, cutting-edge tools that meet our client's needs. You will work closely with our IT and development team to guide our data processing and cloud infrastructure strategy to support effective and scalable solutions.

You will consult with internal and external stakeholders to prioritize areas for improvement, help to create near-term and longer-term strategic goals, prioritize feature development, and analyze progress towards those goals.

• Hours: Full Time
• Type: Exempt
• Travel: 0-10%
• Office Location: Hybrid (if located next to an E3 office) or Fully Remote

• Create, assess, update, and communicate a clear product vision and strategy and robust product development processes and practices
• Evaluate growth options, assess new opportunities, and identify bottlenecks, turning strategy into cross-functional aligned tactics
• Work with developers and product leaders to understand and remove roadblocks
• Learn about and understand the priorities and needs of E3's internal teams, clients, competitors, and the energy consulting market
• Ensure that the product and executive team have a shared vision of E3's technical toolkit today, and how it needs to evolve in the future
• Build and grow exceptional teams by coaching, mentoring, managing, and enabling a diverse team of energy experts to develop innovative technical tools

• At least 8 years of experience in software, energy consulting, or product management
• 4 years or more of leadership and management experience
• Experience developing and using electric sector planning models, such as production simulation, capacity expansion modeling, and/or energy systems modeling and optimization
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to influence and drive technical decisions at the highest level of the organization, while ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Ability to develop and adhere to budgets and deadlines
• Adept at managing and maintaining relationships between multifunctional team members
• High-level motivational skills for the management of virtual and hybrid teams
• Ability to work collaboratively and proactively in a fast-paced environment
• A solution-oriented attitude and intellectual curiosity – the ability to ask questions to get to the root-cause of issues

• Master's degree in a technical field
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as code (IaC) using DevOps methodology and versioning to deliver applications and their supporting infrastructure rapidly and reliably at scale
• Experience with large-scale data processing and familiarity with time-series data in the energy sector
• Strong proficiency in backend development languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, or C++) and familiarity with high-performance computing or optimization libraries
• Experience working within cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Demonstrated success in building and implementing highly complex algorithms for data-intensive applications
• Proven expertise in leading teams through the full software development lifecycle: from architecture design through deployment and ongoing maintenance. Knowledge of best practices for maintaining technical documentation

• You enjoy collaboration and helping your team do their finest work; awareness that each perspective brings different experiences, techniques, and qualifications to the table
• You enjoy translating technical concepts to a broader audience
• You take ownership of your work, proactively seeking out answers to questions and enjoy finding creative solutions to issues you encounter
• You believe in the importance of a transition to a low-carbon economy and love thinking about the future of energy

E3 takes a number of factors into consideration when determining title and salary level for a potential new employee. This includes, but is not limited to: a candidate's education, training, and relevant work experience; the position's work location; expected quality and quantity of work; required travel (if any); external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems; and internal pay alignment.

E3 also provides a bonus structure that we are proud of because we believe it creates the right kinds of incentives for good work, provides significant flexibility, and is fair and equitable. The below compensation outlines our total compensation package with our bonus structure adding between 10 - 20% to your base salary. While neither the upper or lower end of our bonus structure is capped, this provides a representation of the average total compensation based on both your personal performance and the company's performance.

• Minimum: $160,000
• Maximum: $250,000+

E3 provides abundant opportunities for professional growth and invests significantly in employee development. Right from the start, our team works hard to provide you with a customized multi-week onboarding experience where you will meet with colleagues, Partners, and your own mentor. Every September, all new hires attend E3's proprietary internally developed 22-course training program which broadens your foundational industry-specific knowledge as well as develops those skills essential to being a great consultant. E3 also provides every employee with an annual professional development stipend, opportunities to attend conferences, and personalized career development at every stage of your employment.

In addition, E3 offers employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits and supportive rewards to support you both personally and professionally. Some benefits include:

• Base and bonus commensurate with experience and performance
• Exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401k with corporate match program
• Flexible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Fitness and wellness corporate discounts
• Professional Development annual stipend

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or partnership status, disability, military status, veteran status, pregnancy or predisposing genetic characteristics. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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