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Principal Economist – Practice Lead
Principal Economist – Practice Lead-November 2024
Madison
Nov 13, 2025
About Principal Economist – Practice Lead

  Overview

  What You’ll Be Doing

  Cadmus seeks a senior consultant to join our Energy Services team as a Principal Economist. The Energy Services team at Cadmus provides advanced analytic and strategic consulting services to energy companies, utilities, governments, and non-profit organizations. Our talented, multidisciplinary staff provides comprehensive solutions to complex energy and sustainability problems.

  Qualified candidates will have several years of experience with energy economics, advising clients on a range of demand side management programs, including demand response, distributed energy resources, energy efficiency, behavioral, and customer engagement programs, as well as pricing and rate design. The Principal Economist – Practice Lead plays a role in both business development, serving as technical experts within the company while also managing a practice, as well as coaching and mentoring junior staff.

  Who We Are

  At Cadmus, we recognize that solving the world’s most challenging problems can’t be accomplished alone or with cookie-cutter solutions. That’s 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, you’ll 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 and fostering a culture of equity in the workplace and across society, and we strive to maintain an inclusive environment where all employees feel connected, respected, and valued.

  Join Cadmus. Let’s solve the world’s most challenging problems together.

  Responsibilities

  Manage and grow the existing Economics and Advanced Analytics Team.

  Lead business development activities such as monitoring business opportunities, developing industry white papers and conference presentations, fostering innovation within practice area, and leading proposal efforts. Keeping current with emerging challenges among energy utility clients.

  Develop and execute business development plan; deliver against annual sales and revenue targets.

  Provide technical guidance in designing and implementing complex analysis plans to achieve research objectives. Studies may include statistical and econometric analyses such as hypothesis testing and causal inference analyses (e.g., difference-in-difference, regression discontinuity, propensity score matching).

  Provide guidance, mentoring, coaching, direction, and review to junior and mid-level staff to produce high-quality research deliverables. Develop work plans and staffing assignments for conducting the research. Provide guidance and support junior and mid-level staff career growth.

  Engage with diverse, interdisciplinary groups of internal and external stakeholders such as utility clients, regulators, and program administrators.

  Ensure high quality deliverables with robust findings and actionable recommendations.

  Justify, document, and defend technical decisions related to research planning and data analysis.

  Qualifications

  Master’s in Economics or other quantitative social science.

  15-18 years of work experience in energy efficiency or the utility industry, including at least 6 years of consulting experience.

  Strong command of basic and advanced statistical methods (power calculation, multivariate regression, GLM, categorical analysis, time series methods, and supervised learning models).

  Experience managing a team of economists and/or data analysts with performance management responsibilities.

  Ability to facilitate and organize multiple projects and project teams.

  Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to explain technical information to a lay audience.

  Foster development of existing and new skill sets in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

  Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office products and other presentation tools.

  Preferred

  Ph.D. in statistics or economics with 10+ years of consulting experience.

  Familiarity with program planning and design or program implementation in energy efficiency or the utility field. 

  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 $143,000. 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 everyone’s 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: http://www.cadmusgroup.com

  Job Locations US-CA-Oakland | US-VA-Arlington | US-GA-Atlanta | US-CO-Boulder | US-WI-Madison | US-NY-New York | US-OR-Portland

  Posted Date 4 days ago (1/22/2024 10:12 PM)

  Job ID 2024-2654

  # of Openings 1

  Category Principal

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