About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to join our growing AI and Data practice, with a dedicated focus on Evaluation, Measurement & Verification (EM&V) of utility energy efficiency and demand side management (DSM) programs for commercial energy providers. This individual will be a hands-on leader, responsible for overseeing evaluations for complex portfolios of DSM programs and driving business growth through proactive sales efforts. The Associate Director will oversee cross-functional teams and collaborate directly with client executives and business leaders to drive value through cutting-edge evaluation of program including of load management and demand response, energy efficiency, renewable, EV, energy storage, decarbonization, and electrification. This is a leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of EM&V, AI and advanced analytics and market growth.
Responsibilities
- Oversee evaluations for complex portfolios of DSM programs.
- Drive business growth through proactive sales efforts.
- Oversee cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate directly with client executives and business leaders to drive value through cutting-edge program evaluation.
- Lead client engagements end-to-end from strategy through implementation.
- Support program design.
- Define evaluation methodologies.
- Oversee execution of the evaluation.
- Present results, translating findings into meaningful and actionable recommendations.
- Develop regulatory filings.
- Develop and document evaluation methodologies using best practice, leading-edge techniques.
- Oversee and collaborate with team members.
- Take ownership of project schedules, budgets, and delivery excellence.
- Drive new business opportunities by identifying client needs, shaping proposals, and expanding relationships into strategic partnerships.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders to grow accounts and influence buying decisions.
- Drive end-to-end solution development leveraging AI and advanced analytics, with a strong emphasis on utility customer program evaluation methodologies.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to inform solution development and position offerings competitively in the market.
- Mentor and lead multi-disciplinary consulting teams including data scientists, engineers, and business consultants.
- Own business development activities including pipeline generation, proposal development, and strategic pursuits to meet growth targets.
- Contribute to recruiting, talent development, and thought leadership within the practice.
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of experience in the energy industry with a proven track record in managing projects and business development.
- Experience in client relationship management, opportunity identification, and contribution to revenue growth.
- Minimum 5 years of experience leading DSM program evaluations.
- Deep understanding of DSM customer program evaluation methodologies for load management and demand response, energy efficiency, renewable, EV, energy storage, decarbonization, and electrification programs.
- Ability to translate technical results into actionable insights and value propositions during client engagements.
- Demonstrated proficiency in one or several programming languages (such as R and R’s “Tidyverse” packages, Python, SQL).
- Demonstrated proficiency with version control (such as GitHub).
- Demonstrated proficiency with AI-assisted coding (such as GitHub Copilot).
- Demonstrated proficiency with data visualization and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., R Shiny, Dash, PowerBI).
- Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and slide presentation software.
- Academic or professional experience with one or several AI software (such as CoPilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude).
- Ability to assume ownership of significant portions of tasks while collaborating with a close-knit team.
- Proven experience across the business development lifecycle, including opportunity identification, capture strategy, and proposal development.
- Track record of leading large-scale evaluation engagements from concept through execution, while simultaneously expanding client relationships and uncovering new revenue opportunities.
- Skilled at motivating and guiding multi-disciplinary teams of evaluation specialists to deliver at scale while fostering a growth-oriented culture.
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills that drive trust, collaboration, and commercial success.
Skills
- AI
- Advanced analytics
- Evaluation, Measurement & Verification (EM&V)
- DSM program evaluation methodologies
- R
- Python
- SQL
- GitHub
- GitHub Copilot
- Data visualization
- R Shiny
- Dash
- PowerBI
- Spreadsheets
- Databases
- Word processing
- Slide presentation software
- CoPilot
- ChatGPT
- Gemini
- Claude
- Client relationship management
- Business development
- Project management
- Leadership
- Communication
- Facilitation
- Relationship-building
- AI/ML technologies
- Modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS/GCP/Azure)
- AI/LLM Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Location
- Up to 10% travel required
Experience Level
- Associate Director
- Minimum 7 years of experience in the energy industry
- Minimum 5 years of experience leading DSM program evaluations
Salary/Compensations
- $135,000.00-$225,000.00
Benefits
- Comprehensive, total rewards package
- Flexible benefits package
- Medical Insurance
- Rx Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Personal Sick Time
- Family Sick Time
- Company Paid Holidays
- Discretionary variable incentive bonus (if eligible)
- Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Dental/Vision Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events
- Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
About the Company
- Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm.
- Delivers advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors.
- Drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets.
- Brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.
- Website: guidehouse.com
Equal Opportunity
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