Project Analyst – HOMES / HEEHR Energy Rebate Programs

Job Overview:   

APTIM Energy Transitions is seeking a Project Analyst with programmatic and project management experience to work with the APTIM HOMES and HEEHR team. This position provides technical and administrative support to APTIM’s HOMES and HEEHR Programs. APTIM’s role is to develop and manage Home Energy Rebates created through the Inflation Reduction Act including the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Rebate Program (HOMES) and the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program (HEEHR). The Project Analyst will support development and continuous improvement of program designs aligning with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) guidance and state guiding principles, lead reporting and data analytics within an assigned state or across multiple states and provide project management support. Industry and technical knowledge in residential energy efficiency and electrification is desired. The ideal candidate will be able to operate independently, rapidly summarize large amounts of information or data and create executive summaries that accurately represent detailed information.

APTIM’s Energy Transition team is a recognized leader in the marketplace. Our technical experts deliver highly innovative projects and complex client solutions providing the full breadth of energy solutions including energy management, carbon management, smart energy infrastructure, distributed energy resources (DER), and carbon-free mobility solutions. Our consultants proactively collaborate with clients to define and implement strategies and campaigns around key business drivers, with the primary focus of finding and delivering high-impact projects exceeding expectations and meeting the unique needs for our commercial and retail clients.

The successful candidate will immediately assume an active role supporting the planning and operational activities for the programs.

The Project Analyst must be a critical thinker, able to manage multiple tasks, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to maintain positive relationships with colleagues and implementation contractors. The role requires a person who is accountable, process driven, detail-oriented, and pragmatic. Individuals in this role will be expected to embrace a collaborative approach, take ownership of their workspace, and find solutions to challenges as they arise. You will be working with others who are passionate about clean energy, energy efficiency, and making a positive impact on the industry.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Work as part of a team ensuring the administration, implementation, and verification of federally funded energy efficiency projects are successfully executed.
• Develop reporting that aligns with DOE requirements and provides operations leadership insights to improve operations.
• Create and streamline processes in collaboration with the Operations Manager and other program leadership to reduce effort and improve timeliness, predictability and quality of outputs.
• Conduct QA/QC of program processes and protocols, offering improvements and recommendations.
• Support contract management, including reporting and tracking program performance and metrics.
• Directly assist in the resolution of program operation and management issues.
• Lead or support project management activities by providing project management tools, facilitating meetings and/or following up with action items from assigned team members.
• Review project application forms by customers, contractors, engineers/consultants, and other program participants to ascertain compliance with program policies and procedures as needed.
• Maintain, update, and add entries to the system databases accurately.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with all APTIM quality and safety policies as well as all OSHA regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years’ program/project management experience related to energy program management, implementation, or administrative oversight.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and interpret information to proceed with appropriate actions.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage time, work independently and prioritize projects within established deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment within the team and the broader organization.
• High level of emotional intelligence and ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment within the team and broader organization.
• Ability to identify and resolve project incentive application issues with customers and trade allies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; experience with client engagement and coordination.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to travel to locations based on assignment at least quarterly.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

• Energy savings modeling   
• Familiarity with residential weatherization best practices
• BPI Certification
• Experience with residential energy efficiency programs, including custom project reviews
• 2+ years' experience in the energy efficiency industry preferred.
• Knowledge of residential energy efficiency and electrification technologies including lighting, HVAC, water heating, appliances, and building envelope and how they affect utility consumption and demand.
• Experience with project management and analytics software solutions.
• CEM, PMP, or similar certification or the desire to obtain.

About APTIM:
APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $70,000-$90,000 per year. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
• APTIM 401(k) Guide
• APTIM - Helpful Documents

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