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TRC Advanced Energy (TRC) is a nationally known energy efficiency consultancy. TRC collaborates with clients to develop and implement market transforming programs and initiatives that promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green building in multiple market sectors across the US. These initiatives reduce energy costs, improve the health and safety conditions of buildings, while also helping the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. TRC acts nationally to address some of our country's most challenging problems: global climate change and energy independence.

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TRC Advanced Energy (TRC), a nationally known consultancy, is seeking a Research Analyst to join our Evaluation Team who will contribute to a wide range of research and analysis projects that support clean energy programs, technologies, and policies.

As a Research Analyst, you will work side by side with more experienced consulting staff to learn about the clean energy industry, learn new analytic skills, engage in sophisticated research projects, and participate in the evolution of our business. No project is the same, and you'll get exposure to lots of different types of work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Your role will include conducing both qualitative and quantitative research applied to a wide range of topic areas.

You will be joining our team at an exciting time, as we combine our long history supporting energy efficiency and demand response with teams focused on emerging tech, distributed energy resources, microgrids, storage, electrification, and resiliency. We are looking for a candidate who is excited to help chart this future with us.

The ideal candidate will be assertive, personable, and a self-starter, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks across multiple teams. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with internal technical team members and external customers. The preferred locations for this position are Seattle, WA, or Oakland, CA, but we are open to candidates nationwide.

TRC is committed to promoting diversity and equity within clean energy sector. Different backgrounds and perspectives are essential to the utility of the future, and we are committed to actively developing opportunities for candidates of color and from under-represented groups in the field of energy research and evaluation. We strongly encourage that diverse candidates apply to this position.

**Remote position with location preferences in Seattle, WA and Oakland, CA.**

JOB DUTIES: Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Clean, analyze, and interpret quantitative data
• Code, analyze, and interpret qualitative data
• Design and conduct in-depth interviews
• Design and implement surveys
• Research policy and program designs
• Complete literature reviews
• Communicate research results via written reports and graphically
• Synthesize information across multiple data sources
• Translate results into actionable recommendations

• Education:
• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) preferred, with a focus on Economics, Evaluation, Environmental Analysis, Sociology, Public Policy, Statistics, Environmental Engineering, or other relevant fields. Applicable clean energy and/or utility experience may substitute for applied research experience or an advanced degree.
• Experience:
• 1-2 years of experience conducting applied research.
• Skills:
• Thorough understanding of the fundamentals of research methods and design.
• Enthusiasm for understanding perspectives of customers and other market actors.
• Nice to Have:
• Experience with utilities or the clean energy sector.
• Tangible experience in consulting and/or market research.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Research experience with methods including surveys, data analysis, inferential statistics, segmentation, focus groups, field observations, ethnographic and anthropological research, usability testing, online qualitative research, or other structured research methods.
• Other:
• Eligible to work in the United States.

TRC is an equal opportunity employer: disability/veteran. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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