Project Analyst

Opinion Dynamics, a market leader committed to providing cutting-edge strategic research, evaluation, and consulting services, seeks a Project Analyst to work with our energy research and consulting team in Waltham, MA.

Position Overview:

In this role, the Project Analyst will help in the evaluation of energy efficiency programs, as well as market research in the energy field.

The ideal candidate for the Project Analyst position will have strong critical thinking, writing, and analysis capability; excellent organizational skills; an ability to think out of the box; and the capability to work both independently and in groups. Experience with program evaluation, statistics, survey design, or energy efficiency and energy systems is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Organizing, reviewing, and cleaning data sets for analysis, including the development of sample files for the team's survey efforts.
• Testing and monitoring surveys in the field, and checking survey data to ensure data quality.
• Analyzing survey and other data sources using SPSS and/or STATA.
• Creating and contributing to drafts of in-depth interview guides, focus group guides, telephone and internet surveys, memos, reports, and other materials.
• Conducting in-depth interviews with energy efficiency program staff, contractors providing energy efficient equipment to residential and business customers, and other organizations involved in delivering energy efficiency programs.
• Providing administrative and logistical support as needed to field staff conducting evaluation activities.
• Supporting project managers and other team members as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree, preferably in public policy, economics, statistics, or a related field
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of and ability to use SPSS or STATA statistical software
• At least 2 year of professional experience in the energy efficiency, public policy, environmental consulting, or market research fields
• Academic or professional experience with energy efficiency or energy related issues
• Experience developing surveys and similar data collection instruments
• Experience manipulating complex data sets, and cleaning and analyzing data
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and under time pressure
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills

Compensation: This position is ideal for a career-oriented individual looking for a chance to establish themselves and grow in a fast-paced, vibrant organization. Opinion Dynamics offers competitive salaries along with a matching 401K plan.

Opinion Dynamics will not provide sponsorship for work authorization for this position.

To Apply: 

To be considered for this position, please send cover letter, resume, and any salary requirements.

Careers: Project Analyst
Opinion Dynamics Corporation
230 Third Avenue
Waltham, MA 02451

No phone calls, please. Only those resumes accompanied by a cover letter will be considered.