About this role
The Expert Quantitative Analyst leads evaluations of PG&E's load management programs and dynamic rates; performs statistical analyses to support policy and program design; communicates with regulators and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead studies to evaluate performance of load management programs and dynamic rates; manage external consultants to execute the studies
- Communicate evaluation findings to internal and external stakeholders; provide recommendations to support energy policy
- Sponsor testimonies for regulatory proceedings
- Conduct statistical analyses of utility customer data to inform program design and operations; develop enrollment forecast
- Run cost effectiveness calculation for PG&E's demand response programs
Technical Overview
Focus on statistical analyses of utility customer data, enrollment forecasting, and cost-effectiveness calculations; uses econometric methods on large datasets; collaborates with external consultants and regulators.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a senior-level quantitative analyst with 6+ years in energy program evaluation and data analysis, capable of leading complex studies, influencing policy through data, and presenting findings to regulators.
Must-Have Skills
6 years of job-related experience in energy program evaluationdata analysis and interpretationresearch methodsor applied statistics/econometricsBachelor's Degree in Data ScienceMachine LearningComputer SciencePhysicsEconometrics or EconomicsEngineeringMathematicsApplied SciencesStatisticsBusiness or equivalent field
Nice-to-Have Skills
Knowledge of utility operationsCalifornia load management programs and policiesAdvanced degree in EconomicsStatisticsMathematicsPublic PolicySocial Sciencesor another relevant disciplineAbility to influence leadership through data analysisinsights and recommendationsExperience in CPUC-approved Demand Response Avoided Cost CalculatorExperience reviewing and commenting on technical reports and regulatory documentsExcellent problem-solving skillsFamiliarity with Demand Response Impact Evaluation ProtocolsExperience in leading projects and third-party consultant management
Required Skills
StatisticsEconometricsData ScienceMachine LearningEnergy policyLoad managementDemand responseEnrollment forecastCost-effectiveness calculationRegulatory proceedingsCPUCProgram evaluationData analysisStakeholder engagement
Hard Skills
Data ScienceMachine LearningEconometricsStatisticsStatistical AnalysesEnergy policyLoad managementDemand responseEnrollment forecastCost-effectiveness calculationRegulatory proceedingsCPUCProgram evaluationData analysisLarge data setsData interpretationResearch methodsApplied statistics
Soft Skills
Excellent communicationStakeholder engagementProject managementProblem-solvingCross-functional collaborationPresentation and testimony
Keywords for Your Resume
Expert Quantitative Analystdata scienceMachine LearningEconometricsStatisticsEnergyload managementdemand responseEnrollment forecastcost effectivenessRegulatory proceedingsCPUCDemand Response Avoided Cost Calculatorprogram evaluationdata analysislarge data setsregulatory testimoniesstakeholdersenergy policystatistical analyseseconometricsstatisticsmachine learningregulatory proceedingsenrollment forecast
Deal Breakers
Lack of 6+ years experience in energy program evaluation or related field, Missing degree in a quantitative field, Inability to work in Oakland, CA
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