Market Characterization and Research Lead

Cadmus • Columbus, OH • 6h ago

Overview

What You'll Be Doing

You will lead projects focused on market research, market support and equity, and program evaluation. You will help drive technical excellence and growth in the California energy efficiency and demand side management market.

You will help drive business development activities such as monitoring business opportunities, leading proposal efforts, developing industry white papers and conference presentations, and fostering relationships with clients, potential clients, and partner organizations. You will be fostering innovation within the practice area, leading projects and providing project oversight to multi-dimensional teams. You will be engaging with diverse, interdisciplinary groups of internal and external stakeholders such as utility clients, regulators, intervenors, and program administrators.

Who We Are

Cadmus provides government, commercial, and other private organizations worldwide with technology-empowered advisory and implementation services. We help our clients achieve their goals and drive lasting, impactful change by leveraging transformative digital solutions and unparalleled expertise across domains.

At Cadmus, 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. As a member of our team, you'll collaborate with leading experts to support our clients across the globe. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and ample opportunities for professional growth.

Join Cadmus. Together, we are strengthening society and the natural world. For more information, visit cadmusgroup.com.

Responsibilities

Successfully lead projects in energy market characterization, market transformation, and program evaluation with a focus on market support and equity programs, emerging program @types in California, and metrics and indicators for new program @types

Help drive annual revenue, sales, and hit utilization targets

Provide technical leadership or oversight on complex projects

Manage projects, monitor progress against milestones and budgets

Ensure high quality deliverables with robust findings and actionable recommendations

Expand business in California and beyond

Guide, mentor, and develop staff

Support staff with workload planning

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in engineering, economics, planning, environmental science, business, or a related subject

10 to 12 years of work experience in energy efficiency or the utility industry, including at least 4 years of consulting experience

Industry experience working in the energy sector, preferably in the areas of energy efficiency, demand response, market research, market support and equity programs, solar PV and other distributed energy resources, battery storage, decarbonization, building electrification, electric vehicles, and combined heat and power resources

Deep understanding of the California energy efficiency and demand side management markets and regulatory processes including evaluation requirements

Proven experience coming up to speed on new topics quickly

Excellent written and communication skills, with experience presenting to clients

Excellent project management skills, including leading technical project teams, interacting with clients and stakeholders, budget management, preparing written reports and presenting project results, and mentoring staff

Ability to facilitate and organize multiple projects and project teams

Expertise in quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis

Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office products and other presentation tools

Preferred

Masters degree or MBA

Experience developing strategic plans and roadmaps, conducting cost-benefit analyses, designing programs, or evaluating programs

Experience working in the utility sector

Staff management and development experience

Business development (including proposal management and response) experience

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 $125,000. 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 to ensure a safe and valuable work environment.

Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity 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: cadmusgroup.com

Job Locations US

Posted Date 6 hours ago (2/13/2026 4:55 PM)

Job ID 2026-3129

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