Data Analyst Lead - Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations is seeking a Data Analyst Lead in Chicago, IL to join our growing team. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Analyst Lead to join our dynamic team. The Energy Efficiency Data Analyst Lead will be responsible for leading the collection, analysis, and reporting of data for energy efficiency programs. This individual will support program evaluation, reporting, and process improvements through data-driven insights, working with large datasets to identify trends, ensure program compliance, and help drive overall program success. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical background and experience in energy efficiency, with an ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable strategies.  

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect, manage, and analyze large datasets related to energy efficiency programs, including customer, billing, and usage data.
• Develop reports and dashboards to monitor program performance, identifying trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the design, implementation, and evaluation of energy efficiency programs.
• Ensure data accuracy, quality, and compliance with regulatory and programmatic requirements.
• Utilize statistical analysis and modeling to forecast energy savings, program impacts, and customer behavior.
• Provide insights and recommendations to program managers, stakeholders, and clients to enhance program effectiveness and drive decision-making.
• Create visualizations and present complex data findings to non-technical audiences, ensuring clarity and engagement.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and regulations in energy efficiency, ensuring all analysis aligns with industry best practices.
• Assist in program evaluation efforts, including cost-benefit analysis, process evaluations, and impact assessments.
• Creating documentation for data practices and processes and ability to communicate to other stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be located in or willing to relocate to the greater Chicago, IL area.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, Economics, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably within the energy efficiency, utility, or environmental sector.
• Experience in database management.
• Proficiency in data management tools and software (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Excel, Tableau AWS, Redshift, Node JS).
• Strong statistical and analytical skills, with experience in predictive modeling and forecasting.
• Ability to work with complex datasets, ensuring data quality and accuracy.
• Experience with energy efficiency program metrics, including energy savings calculations and regulatory reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency technologies, policies, and industry standards is highly desirable.
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on candidate's qualifications. Resource Innovations also offers three weeks paid vacation per year, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employee matching funds, a discretionary bonus and an overall comprehensive benefits package.

About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.

Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.