Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) is a regional nonprofit that works to accelerate energy efficiency, electrification, and grid-flexibility across Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states as a core strategy to reduce climate pollution and build an affordable, sustainable, just, and resilient energy future. NEEP focuses on the components key to rapid, equitable decarbonization of the regional buildings sector – strong policies and regulations to address building emissions and lower energy bills, market transformation for electric building technologies, community-led solutions, and a diverse and experienced workforce. NEEP supports collaboration among government, industry, community groups, academia, and advocates to drive long-term regional change. Learn more about NEEP at
www.neep.org
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Our Culture: Why Work With Us?
Our team is our most valuable resource. We represent a diverse mosaic of backgrounds, ideas, perspectives, and life experiences. The thing that unites us is our common mission to accelerate energy efficiency, electrification, and grid-flexibility across Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states as a core strategy to reduce climate pollution and build an affordable, sustainable, just, and resilient energy future. We've nurtured an environment that values creative thinking and well-informed decision-making, embracing diversity and inclusivity. Our leadership places a strong emphasis on transparency, accessibility, authenticity, and the growth of our employees.
What's in it for You
NEEP is based in Massachusetts, with staff in locations around the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. We are a remote-first organization, which allows our employees to work in any of NEEP's 13 states/jurisdictions in the region. If you are someone who is excited about analyzing energy data to inform policymakers and stakeholders through technical assistance, presentations, and written reports, then please keep reading.
The Manager, Policy and Data Analysis, Policy and Programs is responsible for identifying opportunities to use data to inform public policy and program implementation and exploring creative ways to communicate these findings to stakeholders in a variety of forums, including through presentations (virtual and in person), comments, and written materials. If you possess a knack for both independent work and team coordination, you might be just who we're looking for. If you also have a deep interest in nonprofit work and the passion to champion mission-driven vision and values, we'd love to hear from you. You will thrive in NEEP's collaborative and fast-paced work environment and will respect and uphold our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
A Day in the Life of This Role
In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing energy data and developing materials to inform policymakers and stakeholders on recommendations, best practices, and innovation in energy efficiency and demand response programs, as well as rate design in the NEEP region.
This role translates complex energy efficiency and rate design data into actionable insights that drive program improvements, inform policymakers, and demonstrate the value of energy efficiency and demand-side resources to stakeholders. The Manager, Policy and Data Analysis, Policy and Programs will craft, research, and prepare reports and analyses that advance NEEP's energy efficiency, rate design, and affordability priorities. This position will be expected to be able to work independently on projects that include but are not limited to: evaluating energy efficiency programs' success and spending, compiling regional data to compare programs, and responding to policy needs as identified by NEEP states and other stakeholders. This position should also be ready to proactively identify policy needs as they develop within NEEP's region and identify ways for NEEP to engage, including preparing presentations and/or comments to increase the visibility and understanding of NEEP strategies and goals.
The Manager will be expected to respect and uphold NEEP's core values.
This position will report to the Director, Policy and Programs.
What NEEP is Looking for in a Candidate
5+ years or more of experience in data analysis with at least one year of experience in project management or comparable outside work experience
Advanced degree or similar work experience
Experience in data analysis and strong quantitative skills
Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of energy efficiency programs, utility operations, or demand-side management, including knowledge of NEEP's role in relation to other stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to collaborate internally and externally, and develop excellent working relationships with regional partners, industry leaders, and other partners
Strong communication skills with the ability to present data-driven findings to non-technical audiences
Experience with researching and preparing quantitative data in the form of written reports or presentations to advance NEEP's priorities, including efficiency, rate design, and grid flexibility
Ability to proactively identify policy needs as they develop in the states and identify ways for NEEP to engage, including preparing presentations and/or comments to increase the visibility and understanding of NEEP strategies and goals
Oversee project teams including external contractors to develop high-quality research and written products on affordable and equitable energy efficiency and decarbonization strategies
Facilitate and coordinate the activities of working groups or committees; develop reports, presentations, and relevant follow-up
Salary Range: The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience, offering a range of $70,000 to $80,000 annually.
Applicants must reside in one of NEEP's 13 states/jurisdictions in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region (Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia).
The position is exempt and scheduled 40 hours per week
NEEP is a remote office and offers employees a flexible schedule. Our generous benefits package includes health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage; a 401(k)-retirement plan with a generous match; a work from home stipend; accrued paid time off; and 12 paid holidays (four of which are floating holidays – take them whenever you'd like!).
At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about this job opportunity. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways – not just candidates who check all the boxes. We want people to feel comfortable expressing their true selves and to come, stay, and do their best work here.
NEEP is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, and physical or mental disability. We apply this policy to ensure non-discriminatory practices in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and all other activities. This also supports our capacity to achieve our mission on a regional scale.