Market Research and Evaluation Scientist

Description

• suggest and/or build on research designs proposed by contractors
• assess the validity of proposals from third-party contractors
• Aid in the development of logic model and data management plans, ensuring programs can be effectively evaluated and that data is available for evaluation purposes
• Developing metrics to measure program influence in the short-, medium-, and long-term
• review and assess the validity of analyses and conclusions derived from those analyses
• Leading project kick-offs and subsequent check-in meetings and findings synthesis with cross-functional teams
• Sourcing third-party contractors to support research and evaluation needs - including ownership of the competitive bidding process: drafting contracts, reviewing proposals, finalist selection, etc.
• Developing long-term research and evaluation plan(s)
• Managing and ensuring contractor performance
• Support the Market Analysis & Planning function, as needed, by commissioning studies to validate their energy savings model assumptions
• Delivering research and evaluation insights to inform program strategy
• Defining the research/evaluation objectives, scope of work, assumptions/constraints, sample population, and deliverables for individual projects
• Leading the socialization of results and insights with internal and external audiences
• Working with cross-functional team members to contribute to the success of market transformation programs by assessing whether strong program logic exists and is measurable

Requirements

• understand and articulate to business partners the impact of research methods on the interpretation of results
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in evaluation and/or market research project management.
• Master’s degree required.
• Strong ability to assess and communicate contractual risks related to research validity, contractor capability, and deliverable quality, while providing recommendations for mitigation or avoidance when necessary.
• Demonstrable skill to identify and resolve complex problems; gathering and analyzing relevant information and providing option analyses on potential solutions resulting in a recommended approach
• Ability to leverage facilitation skills used to guide and direct key parts of MRE’s work within program teams and the MRE team
• Comfortable and effective in articulating the meaning of information and/or conclusions in a way that makes sense to the audience
• Experience with a wide variety of research methods to
• Able to prioritize/plan work activities while remaining flexible and supporting the overall team’s priorities
• Skilled at discerning which information, from a variety of sources, is valid and relevant when drawing conclusions

Benefits

• 90% of medical/dental premiums paid by NEEA, including for dependents
• Employer funded Health Savings Account
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the successful performance of the essential job duties.
• Professional development opportunities
• 136 hours of PTO/year
• Flexible work environment, including hybrid work location and 9/80 schedule options
• Automatic 6% retirement contribution with an additional 2% matching

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance