Seattle City Light’s Customer Energy Solutions Division is hiring a Research & Evaluation Analyst. The Division is looking for a Research and Evaluation Analyst who will complete a two-person evaluation team in the Strategy, Planning, and Evaluation group. Research enables City Light to stay on top of emerging opportunities, and evaluation entails rigorous review, monitoring, and verification of energy program impacts and other information. This position reports to the Strategy, Planning and Evaluation Manager.
 
Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.Here is more about what you’ll be doing: 

• Serve as project manager and conduct evaluation of energy efficiency, renewables, demand response, affordability, and electrification programs. Plan and conduct analyses, and interpret, prepare, and present statistical reports substantiating evaluations in support of department programs and activities. 
• Manage large consultant contracts. Define scope of work, coordinate RFP processes, participate in selection and manage the work of independent contractors.
• Provide recommendations to modify and/or continue programs, pilots, and regulations.
• Present findings in orally and in writing.
• Provide technical assistance to design teams and planning committees.

Required Qualifications:
In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has: 
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral science or in a related field; and
Experience: Three years of relevant work experience involving research design and statistical analysis
(or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class)

Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• Graduate degree that provides experience in research and evaluation methods.
• Professional experience in research or evaluation of energy programs, or in related areas (e.g., public health, policy, science, product development, etc). This experience is typically gained through five or more years of experience performing relevant progressively responsible assignments.
• Experience in study design and methodologies, evaluation procedures, statistical techniques, analysis and inference, database designs.
• Strong computer skills. Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, and statistical software.
• Ability to deliver oral presentations.
• Experience producing statistical and research reports, manuals, customer and program data analysis and annual reporting.
• Project management experience, to include contract management.
• Experience leading or coordinating the work of others.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.The full salary range for this position is $48.43to $56.39 per hour.
 
Application Process
Please submit the following with your online application: 

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement.
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience. 

Incomplete applications may not be accepted.
 
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA , people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
 
Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
 
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.
 
Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.