Lead Analyst, Technology Assessment Service

Serve as our in-house expert on customer-sited energy technologies and building systems—such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and heat pumps, water heating, building controls, large commercial and industrial (C&I) systems, electrification, solar, battery, and demand-response-enabled equipment—and how they integrate into utility DSM and DER programs as prescriptive and custom measures

Lead the development of TAS research, including technology assessments, reports, technical briefs, and thought leadership content; manage research projects with oversight and support from senior staff, setting clear expectations, tracking timelines, and raising issues and dependencies early

Serve as a primary subject-matter expert for Ask E inquiries on efficiency, electrification, and DER technologies—scoping requests, setting clear expectations with clients, and applying rapid technical judgment to complex and high-priority requests

Gather and critically evaluate research from primary and secondary sources—including interviews, technical literature, and in-depth reading—validate sources, weigh the strength of the evidence, and synthesize key findings into content that audiences of varying technical skill can easily understand

Create data-driven, action-oriented content for reports, articles, technical briefs, webinars, and in-person events

Coordinate collaborative technical deliverables and presentation-development processes across research, market research, and data production teams as needed, providing direction to Associate Analysts and Analysts and ensuring analysis, reporting, and presentations meet quality standards

Lead research quality assurance and contribute to process improvements that strengthen research workflows, data quality, and the consistency of client deliverables

Engage with utility clients through advisory calls, workshops, customized briefings, and occasional on-site meetings

Partner with the TAS Product Manager by providing technical input on TAS strategy, research priorities, and content roadmap

Support business development by contributing to proposals, identifying client needs, and highlighting emerging technology trends

Mentor and coach junior analysts on research quality, client delivery, and subject-matter expertise

Lead sessions at the E Source Forum and represent E Source as a subject-matter expert at industry conferences and events

Have demonstrated depth in several customer-sited technology areas, with particularly strong expertise in building systems such as HVAC, heat pumps, water heating, building envelopes, controls, refrigeration, and motors across residential, commercial, and large C&I end uses, plus familiarity with electrification, renewables, and demand-response systems

Have working knowledge of how utility programs estimate savings and demand impacts—including baselines, measure definitions, deemed savings, TRMs, prescriptive and custom program approaches, field evaluations, cost-effectiveness inputs, and the limitations of available performance data

Enjoy conducting interviews, reading dense technical documents, and distilling complex material into clear, actionable communication

Bring exceptional writing, verbal, and analytical skills—E Source differentiates itself through readable, clear, and concise reports that provide actionable advice to utility clients

Enjoy public speaking, presenting, and engaging verbally with clients on technical topics

Bring humility and curiosity—you know there are things you don’t know, and that energizes you

Work well across disciplines and proactively seek feedback, advice, and support from your team

Prioritize effectively across planned research and unplanned client needs, take initiative, and follow through on commitments

Bring creativity and openness and aren’t afraid to share ideas for how we might do things differently

Have experience with electric or gas utility DSM or DER programs

Have worked with or around utilities, regulators, manufacturers, research organizations, or consultants in the energy industry

Have presented at industry conferences or published technical content

Have a proven ability to operate as a subject-matter expert and thought leader in client-facing environments

Have experience mentoring or coaching junior staff

Excellent insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life insurance; company-paid long- and short-term disability insurance; medical and dependent-care flexible spending plans, and paid parental leave.

A flexible time off (FTO) policy that provides paid time away from work, approved by your manager, while ensuring business needs, workload commitments, and appropriate coverage are maintained.

A 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match.