Senior Analyst, Energy Division Survey and Evaluation Specialist - Augusta, United States - Cadmus, LLC

Description

**Overview**

**What Youll Be Doing**

Cadmus seeks a survey and evaluation specialist to join the Market Research & Customer Insights team in the Energy Division. The survey specialist will be expected to draft, program, administer, and manage online survey efforts on behalf of Cadmus energy clients (primarily utilities and administrators of energy efficiency programs). The survey specialist will be responsible for managing and executing survey research tasks, analyzing the results of survey research, and creating written reports on the results.

The survey specialist should have professional experience working with Qualtrics (Cadmus online survey platform) and have a passion for the field of energy efficiency or sustainability. Candidates should also be highly motivated to perform and learn, be able to work collaboratively and independently, manage assigned tasks and projects from start to finish with minimal input from supervisors, and have exceptional written, verbal, and research skills.

Additionally, the survey specialist will independently manage long-term and short-term research projects, including conducting market research activities such as interviews, secondary research, analysis, and creating written reports and presentations of the findings, conclusions and recommendations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented problem-solver who balances strong technical and communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and who is comfortable working closely with clients to find the right solution.

For this role, Cadmus seeks candidates with professional experience in program evaluation, social science research methods, and/or energy efficiency or sustainability. We are looking for candidates with strong market research and survey programming skills. This position is designed with professional growth and path towards expanded responsibilities such as project management. The survey specialist should be highly motivated to learn, perform, and grow at Cadmus and to contribute as part of a matrixed team.

**Who We Are**

At Cadmus, we recognize that solving the worlds most challenging problems cant be accomplished alone or with cookie-cutter solutions. Thats why we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. On the Cadmus team, youll collaborate with leading experts to help our clients across the globe.

Cadmus mission is to deploy industry-leading expertise to help our clients achieve extraordinary results that strengthen society and the natural world. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. We are committed to advancing diversity, fostering a culture of equity in the workplace and society, and maintaining an accessible and inclusive environment where all employees feel connected, respected, and valued.

Join Cadmus. Lets solve the worlds most challenging problems together.

**Responsibilities**

+ Work independently to participate in energy-focused market research projects and manage survey research tasks.

+ Design high-quality data collection tools including interview guides and survey instruments to be programmed and administered through Qualtrics.

+ Provide attention to detail while executing quality assurance and control tasks for junior Qualtrics programmers. This includes sharing knowledge of best practices for testing survey programming.

+ Coordinate project-wide survey efforts, across multiple programs and survey authors (leveraging robust project management skills).

+ Conduct telephone interviews and surveys with energy efficiency program staff, utility customers, and other market actors.

+ Review survey, interview, and utility program data to identify trends, summarize key findings, and describe the relationship of program activities to program results.

+ Document results for clients through PowerPoint presentations, memos, and reports.

+ Provide administrative assistance to project managers through budget tracking and project planning.

+ Communicate professionally through telephone and email with out-of-state colleagues and clients, in varying time zones.

+ Select and apply appropriate analytic methods and solutions to address client questions.

+ Train junior staff on programming best practices.

**Qualifications**

+ At least 5 years of experience managing or leading market research projects using Qualtrics or other survey programming software (masters degree may be counted towards years of experience).

+ Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, the social sciences, environmental studies, or a related field.

+ Advanced Qualtrics skills: survey customization via logic and flow, embedded data, quota management.

+ Experience conducting social science research, including interviews, surveys, focus groups, and/or literature reviews.

+ Strong critical thinking, data examination, and analytical skills.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Proven organizational and time management skills.

+ Proficient in MS Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

+ Proficiency using data analysis software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R, Python, DeDoose, NVivo, ArcGIS, etc.).

+ Some domestic travel may be required (less than 10%).

**Preferred:**

+ Prior consulting experience working independently to make decisions.

+ Experience with choice-based survey design and management.

+ Experience in energy sector, specifically electric and gas utilities.

+ Demonstrated project management experience.

+ Program evaluation experience.

**Additional Information:**

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Perm Resident or U.S. Citizen.

Based on eligibility and job status, Cadmus offers an excellent benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) program, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, voluntary time off (VTO), tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance program, other optional benefits and various bonus programs.

The minimum starting salary for this position is $70,000. The actual salary may be higher and will be determined by several factors, including relevant work experience, education, skills, and market competitiveness.

We value the critical role safety and health protocols contribute to everyones success at Cadmus, and work together to align and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health mandates related to COVID to ensure a safe and valuable work environment.

Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Learn more about Cadmus by visiting our website at:

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**Posted Date** _2 months ago_ _(3/18/2024 3:23 PM)_

**_Job ID_** _ _

**_# of Openings_** _1_

**_Category_** _Senior Analyst_